8: Forget Marcus ckwood

Chapter 108: Forget Marcus ckwood

(Marcus ckwood’s POV)

As thest ray of sunlight faded, twilight enveloped the city. In the Northern Territory Moonstone Manor was

bustling with activity, resembling a city that never sleeps.

I had reserved a private room on the second floor, drinking alone. The upstairs was quiet, contrasting sharply

with the lively atmosphere below.

The amber liquid in my ss reflected the dim lighting. Each sip burned, bbut /bnot as much as the emptiness

in bmy /bchest.

Amber Stone approached with another man. “You can talk to Alpha Marcus yourself,” she said, then turned

and left.

The man still wore his “Psychology Counselor” work badge. He sat down opposite me with casual

confidence.

“Looks like you might need my services,” he joked, settling into the chair.

I simply offered him a bottle of wine without speaking.

Dr. Isaac Barnes epted the bottle and poured himself a ss. “Amber Stone told me your mate ran baway/bb.” /b

His directness was refreshing after days of careful diplomatguage from my subordinates.

“She also mentioned your involvement with Sophia Rivers‘ son, he continued. “No she wolf could tolerate her mate being so involved with his ex girlfriend’s child”

The words hit like physical blows. I stared into my ss, seeing Elena’s face in the amber depth

“I thought she wouldn’t care,” I admitted, my voice hollow. “She endured years of insults during

assumed she was indifferent”

Dr. Isaac Barnes leaned forward, his expression serious. “But you were wrong”

“Completely wrong,” I whispered.

nig, I

Dr. Isaac Barnes studied me with professional interest. “Did you think she endured the insults because she

valued power and status?”

I remained silent, unable to meet his gaze

“If that’s the case, she wouldn’t need to endure anything,” he pointed out. “Your grandmother bfavored /bher so much. Why would she need to endure any of that after mating into the family?”

The logic was undeniable. Margaret ckwood had always protected Elena, yet Elena had suffered in

silence

“Many she wolves, including Sophia Rivers, wanted to mate into the ckwood family,” Dr. Isaac Barnes continued “But your grandmother chose Elena.”

He paused, letting the words sink in. “That suggests Elena wasn’t as superficial as you thought

I recalled how I had disliked the ckthorne Pack Richard ckthorne, as my father–inw, had repeatedly

asked me for benefits.

But Elena had only asked me once, and I knew she was doing it for the ckthorne Pack. Apart from Richard

ckthorne, what had Elena done?

She never used the ckwood family’s connections. She kept our rtionship private for six years.

She never asked for jewelry, bags, or clothes. Even when I gave her a ck card, she never used it.

In the separation agreement, she only asked for one million. A bsmall /bsum to me.

“bMarcus/b, I can’t understand Elena anymore, Dr. Isaac Barnes sald, breaking into my thoughts. “Why did she mate with you, and why is she bleaving /bnow?”

He paused, then blurted out, “Maybe it’s because she loves you?”

My eyes lit up with desperate hope. “She… loves me?”

“If a she–wolf didn’t love you, she wouldn’t care if you had a first love or other she–wolves,” Dr. Isaac Barnes exined.

My expression softened as the possibility took root. Elena’s pain, her endurance, her final departure – it ball /b

made sense if she loved me.

Dr. Isaac Barnes changed the subject, his tone bing serious. “We need to discuss Oliver Rivers

psychological problems.”

My attention sharpened. “What about him?”

“His issues are more than just trauma from being pushed from a building,” Dr. Isaac Barnes said grimly

He leaned forward, his voice dropping. “Oliver has long–term psychological problems indicating abuse and intimidation.”

The words sent ice through my veins. “Abuse?”

“I’ve seen scars on his thighs, Dr. Isaac Barnes revealed. “A mixture of old and new wounds, suggesting ongoing abuse.”

My hands clenched into fists. “Are you certain?”

“A loving mother would never allow her child to have such injuries,” he said quietly. “Unless she was the one inflicting them.”

o investigate

The revtion changed everything. After repeatedly uncovering Sophia’s lies, I knew I had to

further.

My expression turned grim as the full scope of Sophia’s deception became clear.

(Elena ckwood’s POV)

A weekter, I officially reported to the Neurosurgery Department of the Riverside Administrative Medical Center. The facility was impressive–thergest Grade III–A hospital in Riverside City, surpassing even the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute.

It covered 264 acres and was located by the river. The hospital buildings were spread out across the campus.

I nearly got lost trying to find the surgery department. Finally, I arrived and asked the receptionist for Director

Eric Taylor’s office.

The receptionist pointed to the left. “Down the hall, third door.

I knocked on the office door. After receiving permission, I entered.

The office was shared, with another young female doctor besides Director Eric Taylor. Both looked up as!

entered.

“I’m Elena ckwood,” I introduced myself, presenting my resume. “I passed the vice president’s interview a

week ago. We’ll be colleagues from now on ”

Director Eric Taylor looked surprised as he reviewed my credentials. A young chief healer from my previous

hospital.

The female doctor also seemed taken aback by my qualifications.

I smiled professionally. “May I call you Director Taylor? Could you show me to my office location?”

Director Eric Taylor, pleased with my respectful approach, turned to his colleague. “Dr. Jane Porter, would you

take Elena to choose an office?”

Dr. Jane Porter stood up, ncing at me with a neutral expression. “Follow me.”

I nodded to Director Eric Taylor and left with Dr. Jane Porter.

As we walked down the corridor, I sensed a hint of hostility from her. The tension was subtle but

unmistakable.

anyway?”

“Have I offended you in any way?” I asked, genuinely puzzled.

ter snapped back to reality and

Dr. Jane Porter snapped back to reality and smiled awkwardly. “No, I’m just curious why you thought of

“Because I wanted to settle in Riverside City.” I exined. “I heard that the Administrative Medical Center is the best hospital in the entire city, so I chose it.”

“I see…” Dr. Jane Porter said nothing more and led me to an office. “This is your office.”

I thanked her and pushed the door open. Dr. Jane Porter watched me enter, hummed quietly, and turned to

leave

Inside the office, there were two desks, One was upied, with a neatly organized surface that spoke of

meticulous habits.

I ced my bag on the empty desk. My gaze was suddenly drawn to the orchids disyed on the windowsill.

Especially the pot of bright red orchids with fluorescent green leaves caught my attention. They were very

eye–catching.

I walked over unconsciously, wanting to take a closer look at the unusual specimens.

“Don’t touch.” A man’s voice came from outside the bdoor/b.

I turned around, and my heart skipped a beat when I met the man’s gaze. I almost mistook him for Marcus ckwood.

Although he and Marcus looked nothing alike, they had simr traits. Both possessed deep and stern eyebrows, belonging to the intense features type.

bHowever/b, this man’s appearance was mboyant and arrogant. While Marcus was refined and introverted,

with a faint and cold demeanor

“Sorry, I didn’t touch it,” I said quickly I just wanted to take a closer look”

“Who let you in?” His eyebrows furrowed with displeasure.

I realized he was probably used to being alone in this space. My presence clearly disturbed his routine.

“A healer named Dr. Jane Porter brought me here,” I exined. “She bsaid /bthis would be my office from now

He frowned slightly, putting the documents in his hand on the table. I bought this office with my own money, because I don’t like being disturbed.”

His voice was firm and dismissive. So, please bleave/b.”

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