Chapter 228

Gideon's POV

Siena met my gaze straight on, her eyes reflecting profound fatigue and despair.

"Yes, I've had enough of this life, so I escaped, wanting to see the outside world. But back then, I was still naive. I thought everyone else, apart from my mother, was kind..."

Then, her voice trailed off.

I asked, "Even if your mother hurt you, what grudge do you have against Maeve? Why did you treat he