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In the dimly lit room, Nelly savored the feeling of being cared for, her injuries tended to by her loyal children. The children, dutiful and loyal, never questioned how their mother had been hurt. Alpha Wade had surely given them strict orders to remain silent. Nelly did not dare to ask how he had convinced them.
A sense of contentment washed over Nelly as she watched her adorable children obey her every command. She sometimes professed that she wouldn’t mind if Alpha Kilian discovered their existence, but deep down, she selfishly hoped he would never find out. If he did, he would surely try to take her precious children away from her. Nelly could sense Kilian’s stubbornness and desire, and she knew it would lead to an ugly confrontation.
With these troubling thoughts weighing on her, Nelly’s gaze fell upon Clarice, who huddled alone in the corner.
“Hmm?”
“Do you yearn for a father figure?” Nelly asked, her voice hushed.
Donna froze for a moment, meeting her mother’s eyes. “Are you going to find us a daddy, Mommy?”
“I was just wondering,” Nelly replied, careful not to reveal her true intentions. “If your father returned and wanted to take you all away from me, what would you do?”
Before Donna could answer, George emerged from the shadows. “I will follow wherever you go, Mommy,” he declared resolutely.
Tony, always reserved in his affection, had never wavered in his loyalty to Nelly. She could feel the depth of his love, even though she rarely showed him special attention like she did with Donna. Today, however, Nelly couldn’t control herself. She leaned over and planted a tender kiss on Tony’s forehead. “You’re such a good boy.”
To her surprise, Tony blushed but smiled back at her. The love and adoration in his eyes were undeniable.
“Me too, Mommy! I don’t care how great Daddy is. I’ll never leave you,” Donna whined, crawling towards Nelly, begging for a kiss as well.
“Alright, alright. You’re a good girl too,” Nelly obliged, showering Donna with the affection she craved.
Even Ben, usually quiet and reserved, couldn’t resist joining in. “It would be quite unsociable of me to remain silent, Mommy. Don’t worry, even if Daddy tries to bribe or seduce me with his billions, I will never give in. And if I do, it’s only to give that money to you. I’ll always come running back to you!”
Ben’s words were always elegant and refined, touching Nelly’s heart. “Are you sure Daddy has billions?” she asked playfully, although she knew Kilian possessed vast wealth.
“I was merely speaking metaphorically to express my love for you, Mommy,” Ben replied with a smile.
Grinning back at him, Nelly agreed, “Yes, I can feel how much you love me. I love you too.” With that, she placed a loving kiss on his head.
Her three children surrounded her, beaming with joy. Alpha Wade, observing from a distance, couldn’t help but smile with satisfaction. Nelly had lost a lover, but as long as her children were by her side, her life felt complete. She could die without regrets.
After dinner, they each retired to their rooms to rest. But once the lights were extinguished, Ben and Donna silently crept into Tony’s room.
Tony was seated in front of his computer, his fingers flying across the keyboard.
Concerned, Ben spoke up, “We’ll be in deep trouble if Mommy finds out about this.”
“There must be more to her injuries. I need to find out the truth,” Tony declared.
Donna whispered, “I went to Mommy’s room earlier. She’s fast asleep, so she won’t wake up.”
Tony remained silent, his fingers never ceasing their rapid typing.
Using facial recognition technology, he managed to uncover a few short videos.
“I found them,” Tony announced.
Eagerly, Ben and Donna leaned in. “There are three videos,” Tony explained before pressing play.
The first video showed Nelly arriving at the Moonlight Hotel in a taxi, greeted by someone at the entrance.
The second revealed a man helping Nelly into a room.
The final video captured Alpha Kilian carrying Nelly out of the room, her injury clearly visible.
Though short, the videos provided a clear sequence of events. Tony’s eyes glowed with a fierce anger as he watched.
That bastard. How dare he mistreat my mommy!
“We need to investigate this man further,” Ben exclaimed, fueled by righteous indignation.
Just as Tony was about to delve deeper, Donna interjected. “No need.”
They turned to her, curiosity etched on their faces.
“I saw the news today. That man has already been arrested,” Donna declared, pulling up an article on her phone detailing Dave’s arrest.
Silently, the two boys absorbed the news, their expressions solemn.
“Is this a mere coincidence?” Ben wondered aloud.
Tony shook his head. “No.”
“Could it be Dad… Mr. Handsome?” Donna asked, testing Tony’s reaction. She knew he disliked her using the term “Daddy,” so she opted for a more respectful title. Watching his face carefully, she hoped for a glimpse of the truth.
But Tony remained silent.
“He seemed nervous in the video. Consumed by thoughts of revenge, he couldn’t just sit back and do nothing on the second day. Therefore… Besides that man, there’s no one else who could have thrown the culprit in jail so swiftly. Unless it’s all a coincidence,” Ben reasoned, analyzing the situation.
Donna nodded in agreement.
I had the same feeling! It has to be Mr. Handsome behind all of this. After all, he stood up for me when I was being bullied. If he truly is my daddy, he wouldn’t stand idly by while Mommy suffered!
Tony still said nothing, lost in his thoughts.
Turning back to the computer screen, Ben examined it once more. “Did you notice something in the third video? Did Alpha Kilian hit someone?”
“Did he?”
“It appears so!” Ben exclaimed, pulling up the third video. Alpha Kilian stood at the room’s entrance, engaged in conversation. But in the blink of an eye, he swung a forceful kick.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.
“Doesn’t it look like he kicked someone?” Ben inquired.
“Yes, it does…” Donna replied, excitement lacing her voice.
Unable to resist, Tony continued watching the video.
Indeed, it seemed that Alpha Kilian had kicked someone.
“If he’s willing to assault someone for Mommy, it’s likely he’s behind all of this,” Donna said, unable to hide her delight.
“I believe so too,” Ben agreed.
As Tony observed his siblings engrossed in their discussion, he closed his laptop.
“Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s go to sleep,” he declared.
Ben and Donna exchanged a glance before falling silent.
“Someone has already sought revenge on Mommy’s behalf. There’s nothing more for us to do. You should rest as well,” Ben said.
However, Tony remained silent.
With that, they left his room.
But Tony remained calm, even after they had gone. He lay in bed, unable to sleep, tossing and turning.
Ben and Donna’s words echoed in his mind.
Reluctantly, he had to admit that Alpha Kilian was likely responsible for everything. And he had executed it perfectly.
All the negative feelings Tony held toward Alpha Kilian melted away.
And for some reason, a smile curled upon his lips.