Chapter 16

But before he could finish speaking, Damien held me and said, "If you don't want to acknowledge parents like these, then cut ties with them."

Breaking ties with family is something many people see as unforgivable.

Because parents gave her life, no matter how many wrongs they committed, children should never say such things.

When I wanted to cut ties with them earlier, Damien wasn't there.

Now he had only seen me being wronged, yet he unconditionally supported me.

Throughout my entire life, I had never been chosen so firmly by anyone.

Alistair's face stiffened. "Alpha King, this is still my family matter, you..."

"Elara is now my chosen mate. Her matters are my matters. Bullying her means looking down on me."

Silas didn't miss this chance to kick them while they were down.

"Alpha King, when you weren't here earlier, the Vance family ganged up on Miss Elara and even slandered the relationship between Miss Elara and me."

"What a waste of all the gifts Miss Elara and you carefully prepared. This family simply doesn't deserve them!"

The Vance family couldn't say a single word in defense.

Kaelen had already fainted from blood loss, but the Vance family was too busy protecting themselves to care about him.

"Since they don't want them, take everything back."

Silas: "Yes!"

Before leaving, Silas deliberately announced the contents of the boxes at the Vance family's doorstep.

"Tsk, what a shame. Some people just don't have the fortune to enjoy such things."

"We'll take back this ten billion in cash, ten houses, ten luxury cars, and various rare treasures."

Alistair's face turned red and green.

The Vance family was wealthy, but among the elite pack circles, they had only just stepped into this world.

The gifts Damien sent were worth nearly half of the Vance family's entire fortune.

"Alpha King, there must be some misunderstanding between us. Elara is our biological daughter after all. How could we not love her?"

"Elara and we are blood relatives. Whatever misunderstanding there is can be cleared up with talk. There's really no need to go as far as cutting family ties."

Damien's expression remained cold. Alistair's warm face met a cold shoulder.

Then Alistair walked up to me with earnest words: "Elara, I know you've had many misunderstandings about us over the years, but we are ultimately..."

I looked up, meeting Alistair's gaze, and said calmly, "If you want me to forgive you, that's fine. Make Seraphina leave the Vance family."

One second he looked like he was seeking peace, the next his expression completely changed.

Alistair said sternly, "Elara, must you be so intolerant of Seraphina?"

"Father wants me to tolerate a woman who destroyed my mating. Don't you think that's ridiculous?"

"So what is your choice?"

I looked at Alistair, then at Lyra.

Both of them looked troubled.

Having already guessed the outcome, I smiled coldly and said expressionlessly, "Since you dislike me so much, why did you give birth to me in the first place?"

"Mr. Vance, Mrs. Vance, from now on I have no relationship with the Vance family whatsoever!"

My voice echoed through the living room, clearly reaching their ears.

Lyra couldn't help but step forward. Seraphina instantly dropped to her knees, clutching her pants and crying, "Mom, sister, and Alpha King, if I leave the Vance family, I'll have nothing left."

Seraphina cried very sadly, making Lyra's heart ache.

Both daughters were precious to her, but Seraphina would always be the apple of her eye.

At this moment, I finally saw the Vance family clearly. My heart no longer held any attachments.

I removed my bracelet.

This was the only gift Lyra had ever given me.

Except this gift was just a freebie that came with something Lyra bought for Seraphina.

Even though it was just a freebie, I had worn it for many years. Each time I told myself that Mom loved me, just not very much.

But from this moment on, I would never think that way again.

"I'm returning this to you." I placed the bracelet on the table, took Damien's hand, and turned to leave the Vance family home.

When we were almost at the door, Lyra suddenly rushed out. "Elara, Mom actually loves you. I just don't know how to get along with you. I..."

I replied expressionlessly, "Mrs. Vance, save those words for Seraphina."

"Damien, let's go."

I took Damien's hand. The two of us got in the car and left the Vance family for good.