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ENG The Last Gift
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00:07The wolf spirit within me was slowly dying. That beautiful white wolf was my soul gentle,
00:14noble, with pho as pure as moonlight. But now she curled deep in my consciousness.
00:21Every breath agony, her faint breath heavy with despair. I was slowly dying from silver
00:26was on Wolf's vein. And there was only one cure, the miracle elixir. But my mate, Leo Ashford,
00:33bought it and gave it to my adoptive sister, Jane Smith. He did it because he thought I was faking
00:38my
00:38illness. I gave up on the treatment and swallowed a potent painkiller instead. It would kill me in
00:48three days by shutting down my organs. In those three days, I gave up everything. I handed over
00:53the fur manufacturing business I built from the ground up to Jane. And my parents praised me for
00:58caring about my sister. I offered to sever our mate bond. And Leo praised me for finally being
01:03sensible. When I told my son he could call Jane mommy, he happily said that his new mommy was the
01:09best. I transferred all my savings to Jane. And no one seemed to notice anything out of the ordinary.
01:20They were just pleased with my better behavior. Biola is finally not so bad. I wondered,
01:26would they regret it after I was gone?
01:35The doctor looked at me with pity as I swallowed a heavy dose of painkillers. Three days left to live,
01:41that was what they had told me. I took the elevator up to the VIP floor. My dad, Charlie Smith,
01:49was slicing fruit for Jane. Meanwhile, my mom, Wendy Carter, was curled up beside her,
01:54watching a movie. The moment I opened the door, the happy chatter stopped.
01:58Didn't you say you were on your deathbed this morning? What now? No one believed your lie so
02:03you came wider to pick on Jane again? Biola, from this moment on, your father and I aren't leaving
02:07Jane's side. You won't get another chance to hurt her. Mom said coldly, stepping in front of the bed to
02:13block me. We're the Smith family, nobles of Moonfall Pack. We have standards, and we're respected. But
02:20you? You've always been hot-tempered and jealous. You even faked being sick just to steal the miracle
02:26elixir meant for Jane. Dad stood beside mom, just as defensive, like a hen guarding their chick.
02:32And behind them, Jane peeked out and stuck her tongue out at me. That smile, smug, contemptuous,
02:41provocative. I had seen it too many times. Every time I tried to expose her true colors,
02:49tears. She would wear that same smirk, because she knew no one would ever believe me.
02:58You're serious? Is this some kind of trick? I smiled bitterly. I had heard this before.
03:06Every time, I would shout back. I would tell them I never touched Jane, and try to prove how fake
03:13she
03:13really was. But all I got in return was my parents' distrust and disgust. More distance. Less love.
03:22And now, I was dying. There was no point in explaining anything anymore.
03:32Anyway, it's good that you're here. Saves me the trouble of calling you. I have something to say.
03:37Dad said, with a cold expression. I actually have something to say too. I said, trying to keep my tone
03:43light. Jane's always wanted my fur business, right? Well, I've been thinking. Since we're
03:48family, I'll give it to her. The cold expression on my parents' faces cracked momentarily. They
03:55exchanged glances, then looked at me. You're serious? Is this some kind of trick? Are you asking
04:01for something in return?
04:12They couldn't believe it. Their first reaction was to think I was playing a trick on them.
04:18And I couldn't blame them. Jane had been eyeing the fur company I had built from scratch for years.
04:24My parents had tried everything to convince me to hand it over. Every talk ended in a fight.
04:30And every fight chipped away at whatever family love we had left. But now? But what about now?
04:37How pathetic. Since that's what you want, I'll give you exactly that. I'll make sure you finally
04:44see her true colors. You should have done this a long time ago. And now I'm ready to
04:49Dad said softly, his voice relaxed, and his eyes finally looked kind. Mom stepped forward and gently
04:56held my hand. You've grown up. You're finally acting sensible. She smiled warmly. I know you created
05:03the company, but Jane's been top of her class in finance and business at university. If anyone can
05:08take your company and turn it into the top fur brand in the country, it's her. I nodded quietly.
05:13And handed the signed transfer papers to Jane. My fingers brushed against hers for just a moment.
05:20Her skin was warm, so full of life. Unlike mine, which had already begun to feel cold.
05:26She took the papers from me with both hands, pretending to be hesitant.
05:31Are you sure, Viola? I don't want you to feel forced. But her fingers had already closed around
05:38the documents. Tight. Possessive. Like she was afraid I might snatch them back.
05:50I wasn't going to. I'm sure. I said quietly, as I stared at my signature. On the bottom
05:56of the paper, I caught sight of Jane's expression. Jane looked surprised at first. But when no
06:01one else was watching, she shot me a smug, victorious smile. In this competition for family affection,
06:09I had lost. Here, drink some water. You must be thirsty.
06:15Mom offered me a glass of water and gently brushed my hair back, her smile soft and sweet.
06:22I nearly cried. Why was it only when I gave something to Jane that mom treated me like her
06:28daughter? When I returned home from the hospital, my son and mate were having dinner at the table.
06:35This cream of mushroom soup is amazing, dad. Mark said with a grin. Your aunt Jane loves it too.
06:40We'll bring her some after dinner. They were laughing and chatting, looking like the perfect
06:44little family. I stood in the doorway for a moment longer than I should have, watching them,
06:49memorizing them. None of them had noticed me yet. For a brief second, I felt like a ghost in my
06:54own
06:54home. But the second they saw me walk in, everything changed. Viola.
07:04Why are you home? Leo Ashford sat down his spoon, staring at me in confusion. The spread of food on
07:11the table seemed to hurt my eyes. Mark's gaze was distant, as if he were looking at a stranger.
07:17That was when I realized that Leo knew how to cook, and he was good at it too. I never
07:22knew that.
07:23I used to be the one who cooked. The one who worked long hours to pay the bills. The one
07:29who held
07:29the house together. But Leo always complained that my cooking was terrible. Even Mark picked
07:35up on it. He started acting like I wasn't good enough to be his mother. I gave everything to
07:40this family. My time, my energy, my whole life. And in the end, not one of them respected me.
07:47Back then, if they gave me the cold shoulder like this, I would have snapped. I would have shouted,
07:52why can't I come home? Why do you look at me like I don't belong here?
07:55But not anymore. I didn't answer. I just started packing my things, quietly. When I didn't answer,
08:02Leo hesitated for a moment, then walked over to me.
08:06Viola.
08:17You agreed to it?
08:22Viola, I wanted to talk to you about something.
08:25His voice was softer this time, almost guilty.
08:30Your sister just started her treatment and the miracle licks her affecting her emotions.
08:34Makes her feel down. To keep her spirits up and to help with her recovery,
08:37your parents suggested that she and I go through the marking ceremony.
08:42They hope it'll make her feel better.
08:44My heart sank. And for a second, I thought I had misheard.
08:49You agreed to it?
08:51Leo looked uncomfortable at my response.
08:56Viola, Jane may not be your real sister, but she's been part of this family since your parents
09:00adopted her. You want her to get better, don't you?
09:03He paused, like he was choosing his words carefully.
09:06We're just going through the marking ceremony.
09:08The witch says it'll help Jane recover faster as it'll lift her mood.
09:11It won't change anything between us.
09:13I'm still your mate and Mark's bad.
09:15Before I could respond, Mark spoke up.
09:18Mommy, Aunt Jane's really upset.
09:20The doctor said it's bad for her health.
09:22So please agree with dad, okay?
09:24I stared at them both.
09:25One was the man I had loved for years.
09:28The other, my son.
09:29I had given everything to both of them.
09:31Every piece of me.
09:33As a mate.
09:34As a mother.
09:34I had sacrificed it all.
09:36Why were they treating me like this?
09:38Why would they betray my love?
09:40Just for Jane.
09:46I stood there silently for a long time.
09:49What did it matter now?
09:50I was dying anyway.
09:51Jane wanted my things?
09:53Fine.
09:54She could have them all.
09:55I didn't want everything I had anymore.
09:58I wiped away the tear that slipped down my cheek.
10:02Then looked up at Leo.
10:03Okay.
10:04Fine.
10:05Leo's face lit up with surprise and excitement.
10:07He quickly grabbed the papers from the table.
10:10Great.
10:10This is the mate bond desolation agreement.
10:12Once you sign, we'll formally reject our bond and be done with it.
10:16I felt like my heart was shattering.
10:17So he had planned this all along.
10:20Leo really wanted to end things between us, didn't he?
10:23To be with Jane.
10:24Mommy, just sign it.
10:26Mark said, handing me the pen.
10:27I took it and quickly signed the paper.
10:29Once Leo and I rejected each other, the ridiculous conversation ended.
10:33Then, I went upstairs to rest.
10:35Dot.
10:35Leo solemnly promised from behind me.
10:37Viola, when Jane's fully recovered later on, I'll end things with her.
10:41Believe me.
10:42My heart will always be yours.
10:44This is just a formality.
10:46I pursed my lips.
10:47In my heart, I already knew the truth.
10:49We were over.
10:50Then, I heard him sigh and add.
10:52Viola, you've become more composed now.
10:54Not as reckless and unreasonable as before.
10:56Back when we used to argue, I wasn't always reether.
10:58I owe you an apology.
10:59At least Jane did better.
11:00I'll take care of you.
11:01I won't she upset you that one.
11:02Mommy, I blew in me gray from you.
11:04You've been so easing to Jane.
11:05I'm infallin' you.
11:06Their words hit me like a wave of cold water.
11:17Their words contained gratitude and care.
11:20And all of it started only after the bond was broken.
11:23How ironic.
11:25Before, I had hoped for something.
11:27Maybe even expected it.
11:29But now, as I headed upstairs, I felt nothing but numbness.
11:33It didn't matter anymore.
11:35I was dying anyway.
11:37I tried to hurry up the stairs.
11:38But before I could reach the top, everything went black.
11:41I shivered, gasping as I blanked up at the ceiling.
11:45Leo and Mark were standing over me, their faces tight with frustration.
11:50They didn't seem worried.
11:51Just disappointed.
11:56Mommy, are you pretending again?
11:58Mark asked, his voice flat.
12:01You've used this fanning trick so many times.
12:03Can you try something new?
12:04Daddy and I are supposed to deliver Aunt Jane her mushroom soup.
12:07You've wasted our time, and now the soup's cold.
12:09Mark was clearly angry.
12:11Leo looked disappointed, and he was holding a glass of ice water in his hand.
12:15Bila, stop it.
12:16Even though we've dissolved our mate bond, I still love you.
12:18Don't try to test my feelings for you with tricks like pretending to faint.
12:21I slowly came to my senses, realizing what had just happened.
12:25I had passed out, but instead of rushing me to the hospital, or getting me medical help,
12:31they had drawn a glass of ice water in my face, to wake me up.
12:35It was laughable.
12:36They will know I was really dying, rather than pretending.
12:40If they had just unblocked their link to me, no one cared enough to check.
12:44Mommy, you look fine.
12:45You're all rosy and healthy.
12:47You don't look sick at all.
12:48Next time, try a new trick if you're going to pretend.
12:52Mark's words cut through me like a knife.
12:54I forced myself to stand up.
13:05The doctor's potent painkiller was working, making me look healthier than I was.
13:11But I knew, deep down, my body was already fading.
13:16I'm not pretending.
13:17I might have skipped a meal, that's all.
13:19If you want to go to the hospital, I'll go with you.
13:21The transagreant still needs a few signatures.
13:24Leo clearly wanted to say more, but when he saw me pick up the agreement,
13:29he simply nodded and followed me to the hospital.
13:31So, he already knew about the agreement.
13:34Viola, you're here.
13:36When we arrived at the hospital room, Jane was watching a movie,
13:40her complexion undeniably worse than mine.
13:43If anything, she looked like the one who was seriously ill.
13:46Despite her warm greeting, the challenge in her eyes,
13:49that unmissable arrogance, caught sharper than any blade,
13:54Viola, thanks for handing the company over to me.
13:57Don't worry, I'll make it even more successful.
14:00With Jane managing the company, you won't have to work so hard.
14:04You'll still get your share of profits, and it'll be so much easier for you.
14:08Mom added, grabbing my hand with a smile.
14:11I forced a smile back.
14:12Yeah, I agree.
14:13That's why I'm going to hand over all my assets.
14:15To Jane, to manage.
14:17That way, I can relax.
14:20Everyone froze, shocked.
14:22They knew just how much that was worth.
14:36Viola, are you serious?
14:38Even the trust fund in the bank?
14:40Leo's voice was a mix of shock and confusion.
14:43I was puzzled.
14:45Jane had always wanted everything I had,
14:47and the whole family was always there to support her.
14:50When I refused, I was called selfish, rude, and ungrateful.
14:54Now that I was finally giving it to her, they were acting strange.
14:57Wasn't this what they had been pushing for all along?
14:59After a long silence, it was Dad who finally spoke up.
15:02Viola, you've really grown up.
15:04You're being kind to your sister, looking out for her now.
15:07Should have been like this from the start.
15:09We're family.
15:10What's yours is ours.
15:11No need to draw a line so firmly everywhere.
15:13It's good to see you two getting along.
15:15Your mother and I are relieved.
15:17Dad added with a smile.
15:19But were they really relieved?
15:21Did they honestly think Jane was capable of managing all that wealth?
15:25At home, she food everyone with her fake kindness.
15:29But out in the world, no one would buy it.
15:33I felt a tickle in my nose.
15:36When I rubbed it, my fingers came away smeared with blood.
15:40Why the nosebleed?
16:01Why the nosebleed?
16:03The humidity in this room is perfectly fine.
16:05Mom murmured, handing me a tissue.
16:08I wiped the blood away casually, then tested the waters.
16:13Mom?
16:15Dad?
16:16If I died one day, would you be sad?
16:19There was a pause.
16:20A heavy silence in the room.
16:22Dad looked at me with a serious expression.
16:24His voice sharp.
16:26Viola, don't play these tricks.
16:28Don't pretend to be sick just to get sympathy.
16:32Your wolf may not be the strongest, but this is just a small problem that can be easily cured.
16:36Don't try pull stunts like in front of him again.
16:38He sighed, rubbing his forehead.
16:41The room, which had been peaceful just moments ago, suddenly felt heavy again with Dad's words.
16:47I smile bitterly.
16:48What wolf?
16:49My wolf had already died while fighting off the silverthorn wolf's bane.
16:53That toxin, laced with silver, had seeped into my bloodstream and eventually corroded my organs.
17:00And in the end, it killed my wolf.
17:03Dad, I know Viola lied before, acted out, and pretended to be sick.
17:08But that was the old her.
17:10I believe she's better now.
17:12Jane said, looking at me with a sharp, taunting look.
17:16She sounded like she was defending me.
17:18But all I could hear was her reminding everyone of my past mistakes.
17:24I think Aunt Jane needs more love and care.
17:29Alright, just don't mess up again.
17:31Look at you.
17:31Look at you, so full of life.
17:33Dad muttered, then turned to Jane with undisguised tenderness.
17:36Meanwhile, Jane's the one who really needs care.
17:39His voice dropped, heavy with concern.
17:41This illness, her healing factor's almost inexistent now.
17:44I think Aunt Jane needs more love and care.
17:47Mark said, leaning over the bed.
17:49Please get better soon, Aunt Jane.
17:51I felt a sharp pain in my chest, and all the small hope I had left was crushed.
17:55I wiped away the tears that had started to fall, then looked at Mark and said,
18:00You said your Aunt Jane is the best, right?
18:03Do you want her to be your mother?
18:05I've decided.
18:06From now on, Jane will be your mummy.
18:10Are you happy?
18:11Mark's eyes lit up.
18:12Really?
18:13Really.
18:14Jane can stay with you from now on.
18:16She can pick you up from kindergarten and cook you better meals than I ever could.
18:21How does that sound?
18:22Aren't you happy?
18:23Before I could say more, Mark gracked my hand and kissed the back of it.
18:28I'm so happy, Mommy.
18:30You're the best.
18:31Then, without a second thought, he rushed to Jane's bedside and called out,
18:34Mommy!
18:36The pain in my chest was unbearable.
18:43In a daze, I dialed the number.
18:48It had been so long since my son had shown me any affection.
18:52I couldn't even remember the last time he held my hand, or kissed the back of my hand like that,
18:57and the price for all of that was letting him call someone else Mommy.
19:01My parents and Leo watched the scene with smiles on their faces.
19:04Pleased, I pressed my hand to my mouth, trying not to cry out loud,
19:09and quietly stepped out of the hospital room.
19:11I didn't know where to go.
19:13I had one day left to live.
19:14I thought about going for a walk by the beach,
19:17but it was so far away, and I didn't have the strength.
19:21Was I dying already?
19:22But it wasn't time yet.
19:24What should I do?
19:26In a daze, I dialed the number.
19:28I could no longer see clearly before my eyes,
19:31only feeling the world spin violently.
19:34An anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.
19:37Viola!
19:38Viola!
19:46The next thing I knew,
19:48I woke up to the sound of a familiar voice.
19:50Selina Hunt,
19:52my best friend.
19:53She had rushed all the way from Horizon Peck's territory to see me.
19:58We met in college.
20:00Back then,
20:01she never liked Leo.
20:02She always thought he wasn't good enough for me,
20:05and that he didn't deserve my love.
20:07We fought about it,
20:09back then,
20:10and I didn't listen to her.
20:12She didn't come to my marking ceremony.
20:14I knew I shouldn't have called her,
20:16but she was the only one I could trust now.
20:19What have you done to yourself?
20:21You're almost dead.
20:23Where is your mate?
20:25You always told me how happy your family was,
20:28but now look at you!
20:30Selina cried as she spoke,
20:31her voice full of frustration.
20:33I had an oxygen mask on my face,
20:35and I smiled weakly at her.
20:37She was still the same,
20:39quick-tempered,
20:40loud,
20:41and caring.
20:42Those who didn't know us would think we were arguing.
20:44How did you get poisoned by silver-thrown wolf's fake?
20:47Why didn't you tell me soon?
20:49She cried,
20:50tears streaming down her face.
20:51I wanted to speak,
20:53but my lips wouldn't move.
20:54I was at the end,
20:55and I couldn't control my body anymore.
20:57I motioned for her to look at my bag.
21:03She pulled out the contract,
21:04and she broke down again after reading it.
21:07Viola, you can't die!
21:08I won't allow it!
21:09You can't die!
21:10She collapsed next to me,
21:12sobbing uncontrollably.
21:14I glanced at the clock on the wall.
21:16Only two hours left before I would leave this world.
21:24Suddenly,
21:24my phone buzzed.
21:26Selina picked it up and showed me the screen.
21:29Viola,
21:30after all these years of fighting with me,
21:32you finally lost.
21:33Your parents,
21:34your mate,
21:34and your son,
21:35they're all mine now.
21:36You've finally faced the truth,
21:38haven't you?
21:38In your parents' eyes,
21:40you'll never be better than me.
21:41Selina shouted angrily.
21:43I've never seen anyone so shameless!
21:46In the past,
21:48I would have argued back.
21:49But now,
21:50I only felt regret.
21:52I regretted letting my parents adopt Jane,
21:55the girl who was abandoned at the orphanage.
21:57She was only three back then.
21:59Other kids would bully her,
22:00and she couldn't eat.
22:02She had to sit in the corner and go hungry.
22:05She was so pitiful.
22:06That was why I asked my dad to adopt her.
22:10We slept in the same bed,
22:13ate together,
22:14and went to school together.
22:16We were closer than real sisters.
22:18She was good at her studies,
22:19and everyone loved her.
22:22Everyone praised her,
22:24and I felt proud to have such an outstanding sister.
22:28But over time,
22:30I started noticing strange things.
22:37Everything.
22:38My friends stopped hanging out with me,
22:40and the boys I'd practiced hunting with
22:42no longer wanted to team up.
22:44Instead,
22:44they all started hanging around Jane.
22:58Even my parents started saying
23:00I wasn't as thoughtful as Jane,
23:02that I wasn't as sensible as she was.
23:04They gave Jane the master bedroom in the new house,
23:06while I was left with the smaller room.
23:08But I didn't see anything wrong with it.
23:10By the time I realized Jane was behind all of it,
23:13she had already taken so much from me.
23:15My parents love,
23:17my master bedroom,
23:18even my friends at school.
23:19I asked her why she did it,
23:21and she said,
23:23Viola,
23:23don't think I'll thank you
23:25just because you asked your dad to adopt me.
23:27Why do you get to have loving parents
23:29and a grand home
23:30while I'm just some abandoned orphan?
23:32I'm going to take from you
23:35everything.
23:38You'll lose to me.
23:40I'm sure of it.
23:53Viola,
23:54don't die.
23:55I tried to drive her away,
23:57but I overestimated myself.
23:59I couldn't make my family see how fake she was.
24:11My parents loved her even more,
24:13and my son and Leo trusted her even more.
24:15In the end,
24:16I did lose.
24:18I lost everything.
24:25I could feel my soul slipping away from my body.
24:27There were only five minutes left.
24:29Viola,
24:30don't die,
24:31please.
24:31Look,
24:32your mom just sent you a message.
24:34She must have sensed that you're in danger.
24:36Selena held up the phone to my face,
24:38trying to keep me from giving up.
24:40I stared at the message on my phone.
24:42Viola,
24:42after Jane is discharged,
24:44she'll stay at your place.
24:46Remember,
24:47Lily's in the master bedroom,
24:49and repaint the walls blue.
24:50That's what she likes.
24:51She'll be out in two weeks.
24:53Move all your things to the basement.
24:55Jane has too much.
24:56There won't be space otherwise.
24:58Selena's hands shook
24:59as she held the phone.
25:00She was probably feeling hopeless too.
25:03I was so tired.
25:04The white wolf hadn't moved for three days,
25:08curled up in the corner.
25:09Its silvery fur fading little by little,
25:12as if moonlight were being swallowed by dark clouds.
25:15It was waiting for me,
25:17waiting to leave together with me.
25:18At the last moment,
25:20my consciousness faded.
25:21I saw the white wolf.
25:29It slowly rose,
25:30using its last shred of strength,
25:33lifted its head,
25:34and let out a silent howl
25:36toward the sky I could not see.
25:37Then its body scattered
25:39like crumbled snow.
25:42Bit by bit,
25:43silvery light drifted out from within me,
25:45like countless butterflies
25:47flying into the void.
25:48It was my turn to leave.
25:50I closed my eyes
25:51and sank into darkness
25:52for the last time.
25:54Selena held me and cried loudly,
25:55but I could no longer comfort her.
25:58On April 20th,
25:59I closed my eyes for the last time
26:01and slipped away quietly.
26:03I was watching TV
26:05when the door to my hospital room opened.
26:08Why are you here?
26:10It was my biological father,
26:12Jeremy Ziegler.
26:13I felt both scared and disgusted
26:15when I saw him.
26:17He smirked and looked me up and down.
26:18What do you think I'm here for?
26:20Money.
26:21I need $10,000.
26:23I'm out of cash.
26:24If I hadn't dumped you at the orphanage,
26:26how would you have ended up with the smith?
26:28I hurled a glass at him with a snarl.
26:30No money?
26:31Then you come crawling to me again?
26:32You've got hands and legs?
26:33Go earn it yourself!
26:34What right do you have?
26:35You never raised me!
26:36He raised an eyebrow
26:37and looked at me with a challenge.
26:40If you don't give me the money,
26:41I'll tell everyone what you did to Viola.
26:43If I don't have money,
26:45I'll do whatever it takes.
26:46I deflated like a punctured balloon,
26:49defiance leaking out of me.
26:51Most secrets couldn't see the light,
26:53no matter the cost.
27:06I don't care when you get out of the hospital.
27:11I bit out through gritted teeth.
27:13Fine.
27:14But you'll have to wait until I'm discharged
27:16and take over the company.
27:17That's when I'll have money.
27:19You've just been poisoned by regular wolf's bone,
27:21yet you're acting like you're about to die.
27:22Your acting skills are impressive.
27:24I don't care when you get out of the hospital.
27:26You'll give me the money.
27:28If you don't,
27:29I'll pay your precious parents a visit,
27:31or maybe even that new maid of yours.
27:33Let's see how they look at you
27:35after I'm done telling them everything.
27:38Jeremy left swaggering with a smug smile.
27:43I was so angry.
27:45I smashed everything in the room.
27:48Why?
27:49Why?
27:50Why did Viola get a happy family
27:52with a mate who loved her?
27:54While I was stuck with this irresponsible father,
27:57I had worked so hard to get everything Viola had.
28:01I couldn't let it go now.
28:02This card still belongs to Ms. Viola,
28:04and it's been frozen.
28:07After consuming the Miracle Elixir,
28:10I could feel my wolf's powers getting stronger.
28:12I had to hurry and sell all the Viola's assets.
28:16Getting the money in my hands was the safest thing.
28:18I had already arranged for someone
28:20to fake my identity as a werewolf from another pack.
28:23Once I had the money,
28:24I would leave this pack behind.
28:25I would go to another pack and start a new life.
28:28That sorry excuse of a father and the Smith family
28:32would never find me.
28:33With that thought in mind,
28:35I rushed to the bank.
28:38Sorry, is this your card?
28:40The bank clerk asked.
28:41Yes?
28:42This card belongs to a person named Viola.
28:44Your ID shows that your name is Jane, not Viola.
28:47I froze.
28:48What did that mean?
28:49We've already signed the property transfer agreement.
28:51This card should be in my name now.
28:53Can you double check?
28:54The bank clerk shook his head.
28:56I haven't made a mistake.
28:58This card still belongs to Ms. Viola,
29:00and it's been frozen.
29:01I couldn't understand.
29:02Why was it frozen?
29:04Viola had transferred everything to me,
29:06and the transfer agreement was perfect.
29:08Why was everything falling apart now?
29:11I left the bank and quickly called my friends
29:13to check the ownership of the fur company.
29:15They told me everything still belonged to Viola,
29:18and it had nothing to do with me.
29:20That woman had tricked me.
29:26I called her to ask about the company,
29:28but she didn't answer.
29:29I tried calling Viola, but she wouldn't answer.
29:31What a witch.
29:32What should I do?
29:33Without the money,
29:35Jeremy would expose everything I had done.
29:37If that happened, it would all be over.
29:40I went back to the hospital,
29:41and soon my parents and Leo arrived.
29:43I pretended to ask.
29:46Mom, Dad, you're here.
29:48Have you seen Viola?
29:49I called her to ask about the company,
29:51but she didn't answer.
29:52Dad shook his head, looking upset.
29:54That girl.
29:54After the company, she still throws tantrums?
29:57Just wait till I teach her a lesson.
29:59Doesn't she realize how much work goes into a transfer,
30:01and now she won't even pick up her phone?
30:04As Dad spoke, he called Viola.
30:06At first, the call went through,
30:08but by the third try,
30:09it went straight to voicemail.
30:11Dad frowned.
30:12Now she's turned her phone off.
30:14Pulling a disappearing act, huh?
30:15She must be throwing a nose, no doubt,
30:17but set her off this time.
30:18Two years of this drama,
30:20and she still hasn't outgrown it.
30:21Mom also snatched up her phone,
30:23fingers jabbing at the screen
30:25as she fired off a terse message.
30:27Viola, get back here now.
30:37Mom also snatched up her phone,
30:39fingers jabbing at the screen
30:41as she fired off a terse message.
30:44Viola, get back here now.
30:45It was clear to me that my parents
30:47were growing increasingly frustrated with Viola.
30:51I was delighted.
30:53Viola, look at you.
30:55All I had to do was say a few things,
30:57and now your own parents are annoyed with you,
31:00even though you tried to hide the company
31:02and the bank assets from me.
31:04So what?
31:04Your parents and mate don't care about you anymore.
31:08As long as I hold their hearts,
31:10I'll have endless money.
31:12I'll watch as the people you care about
31:15turn their backs on you.
31:17But for some reason,
31:19I felt like something was off.
31:21My parents seemed a little distant,
31:23like they didn't care about me
31:25as much as they used to.
31:27I had a bad feeling.
31:45When I got home from the hospital,
31:47I sat down on the couch
31:48and noticed a faint, unpleasant smell.
31:51The flowers in the vase had wilted.
31:53Viola, why didn't you change the flowers?
31:55I called out.
31:56However, there was no answer.
31:58That was when I realized
31:59she hadn't been home for a few days.
32:04I took out my phone again
32:05and tried calling,
32:06but no one picked up.
32:07I mind-linked her,
32:09but there was no response either.
32:16I sighed.
32:17We only temporarily severed our mate bond.
32:20It wasn't like we were really over.
32:21Why didn't she actually move out?
32:24I left her a message.
32:25When are you coming back?
32:27The house needs cleaning.
32:28But as I sent it,
32:29I suddenly realized
32:30that all our past chats
32:31were mostly from her.
32:33My replies were short,
32:34just one or two words.
32:35The more I looked,
32:36the worse it felt.
32:37A flicker of panic
32:38began to rise in me.
32:39I sent another text.
32:41Viola, come back quickly.
32:42There's still so much
32:43waiting for you at home.
32:53In the last year or two,
32:54I had stopped showing Viola
32:56the love I used to.
32:57I had even started
32:59getting annoyed at her
32:59for talking too much
33:01and turned off
33:01the link between us.
33:05I remembered
33:06when we first started dating.
33:07Viola was so lively,
33:08bright, and talented.
33:13She always ranked
33:14near the top
33:15in our werewolf trials.
33:17And she was also great
33:18with business and management.
33:20She shone in a crowd.
33:22But every time
33:23we went on a date,
33:23we ran into Jane.
33:26She was quieter,
33:27gentler,
33:28and more thoughtful.
33:30She didn't have the energy
33:31or spark that Viola did.
33:35Jane knew how to keep
33:36a conversation going
33:37and always gave compliments.
33:39But I didn't like Jane that way.
33:42Still,
33:43she was part of the family,
33:45so I looked out for her
33:46more than I probably should have.
33:49On the other hand,
33:50Viola had always been
33:51so quick to lose her temper
33:52with me
33:53and so harsh
33:54toward Jane.
33:57This time,
33:58I agreed to go ahead
33:59with the marking ceremony
34:00to help Jane recover faster.
34:03As Viola's mate,
34:04I should help her sister.
34:07Maybe that hurt
34:08Viola's feelings.
34:09And that was why
34:10she wasn't talking to me now.
34:14Never mind.
34:15Once this was over,
34:17I would apologize
34:18and make it up
34:19to her properly.
34:20I sent a message
34:22and waited.
34:23Still,
34:24no reply.
34:26Well,
34:27maybe in a few days,
34:28she would calm down
34:29and come back.
34:37I lay in bed,
34:38but I was somehow
34:39unable to sleep.
34:42What's wrong?
34:43Charlie asked.
34:45I still can't reach Viola.
34:47Her phone is off
34:48and I'm worried.
34:49Charlie shook his head.
34:53She's probably just mad.
34:55She's not answering
34:56calls or messages
34:57and I tried to mind link her,
34:59but she ignored me.
35:01That girl has such a temper.
35:03He thought Viola
35:04was just angry
35:05and avoiding us on purpose,
35:06but I had a bad feeling,
35:08a feeling I couldn't shake.
35:10In the past,
35:11even if Viola was upset,
35:12she wouldn't go more than a day
35:14without contacting us.
35:15She would always call,
35:17or respond,
35:18even if she had turned off
35:19her phone.
35:20She would never block
35:20the link between us.
35:22We were the ones who did,
35:23but this time,
35:24it felt different.
35:25I remembered when Viola
35:26had left a few days ago,
35:27right after she had Jane
35:28signed the transfer papers.
35:30We had all been so elated
35:31until we realized
35:32she hadn't just stepped out.
35:34She had vanished.
35:35It wasn't like her at all.
35:36What if something
35:37had happened to her?
35:38How long has it been
35:39since we last saw Viola?
35:41My hands started to sweat
35:42with worry.
35:43Charlie thought for a moment.
35:45Four days.
35:46My heart sank,
35:47and the panic inside me
35:49grew stronger.
35:51Then wait for your sister
35:52to come back.
35:53She'll help you.
35:58The next morning,
35:59I went straight to the hospital.
36:05Jane,
36:06has Viola been here?
36:07I asked as soon as
36:08I walked into her room.
36:09Jane looked surprised
36:11by my question,
36:11like she hadn't expected
36:13me to ask about Viola
36:14right away.
36:15No, she hasn't been here.
36:16What's wrong, Mom?
36:18Isn't she just ignoring us
36:19because she's mad?
36:20Jane's answer
36:21didn't sit right with me.
36:22Something felt off.
36:23I turned and left,
36:25my mind racing.
36:26I needed to find Viola.
36:27Mom,
36:28I'm taking over
36:29the fur company,
36:30and there's a big deal
36:30coming up.
36:31I need a million dollars
36:32in working capital.
36:34Can you...
36:37Then wait for your sister
36:38to come back.
36:39She'll help you.
36:40I don't understand
36:41any of this company
36:42business anyway.
36:42I didn't care about
36:44the company
36:44or the business right now.
36:46I just needed to know
36:47where my daughter was.
36:49When I turned to leave
36:50and closed the door
36:51behind me,
36:51I saw Jane's face.
36:53It was twisted with anger,
36:55resentment,
36:55and something else.
36:57Disappointment.
36:58But I didn't have the energy
36:59to care about her right now.
37:01I headed straight
37:02to Leo's house.
37:03Mommy,
37:04you're back!
37:05Mark cried
37:06as he ran over to me,
37:07but when he saw
37:08it was just me,
37:09his face fell.
37:17When Mark saw
37:18it was just me,
37:19his face fell.
37:21Grandma,
37:22what are you doing here?
37:24Is your mommy home?
37:26No,
37:27she hasn't been home
37:28for days.
37:29Mark slumped
37:30onto the couch,
37:31looking sad.
37:32I wanted mommy's pancakes.
37:35She makes them
37:36better than Aunt Jane.
37:41Just then,
37:42Leo called me.
37:45Wendy,
37:46Charlie and I
37:47have been looking
37:47for Viola all day,
37:49but we haven't been
37:49able to reach her.
37:50We suspect something's
37:52happened to her.
37:53And now,
37:54now we're going
37:54to the police station
37:55to report her missing.
37:57Could you bring Mark
37:58and meet us there?
37:59I hang up,
38:00my heart sinking deeper
38:01with every passing second.
38:03I grab Mark
38:04and rush to the station.
38:15When we got there,
38:16the officer asked,
38:17Are you sure you're
38:17looking for Viola Smith?
38:19We nodded,
38:20and the officer
38:20shook his head and said,
38:22She passed away
38:22three days ago.
38:24Aren't you her family?
38:26How could you
38:27not know this?
38:27My legs gave out
38:28beneath me,
38:29and I collapsed
38:30to the ground.
38:31What?
38:32That was a lie.
38:40Leo's eyes were bloodshot.
38:42His fists clenched
38:43as he said,
38:46Check again.
38:48We're looking for
38:49Viola Smith,
38:50who lives on
38:50Peace Avenue,
38:51Unit 26.
38:52The officer's expression
38:54didn't waver.
38:55Then I'm sorry to say,
38:57but she's really gone.
39:00Her cause of death
39:01was Silverthone
39:02Wolf's Bones Poisoning,
39:04which is a slow-acting poison.
39:06She took a potent
39:07painkiller for it,
39:08which led to organ failure
39:09and her eventual death.
39:10The officer shook his head
39:12again and added,
39:13The doctor said
39:15she might have lasted
39:15months longer
39:16if she hadn't
39:18taken the painkiller,
39:20or if she'd had access
39:21to a miracle elixir
39:23that could have
39:23neutralized the toxin
39:24entirely.
39:26But it's too late
39:27to talk about that now.
39:29My world spun
39:30at the officer's words.
39:31A miracle elixir.
39:32A cure we could have
39:33gotten for her.
39:34It was me.
39:35No, us.
39:36We had starved her
39:37of hope.
39:38We as good as
39:38killed her ourselves.
39:40Then, darkness.
39:45Someone's sending
39:46nice-de-texts to mommy.
39:48This is so wrong!
39:50Wendy had passed out,
39:51so I told Trolley
39:52to take her to the hospital.
39:54Clutching the few
39:55belongings the police
39:56had returned to me,
39:57Viola's phone,
39:58and a handful of
39:59signed transfer agreements.
40:01I rushed after them.
40:02At the hospital,
40:03Charlie stared
40:04at the documents.
40:05Viola?
40:07Is this all
40:08she left behind?
40:09Charlie was crying,
40:11tears streaming
40:12down his face.
40:13As he looked
40:14at the documents,
40:15company shares,
40:16transfer agreements,
40:17and the bank
40:18trust fund transfer.
40:19Dad!
40:20Grandpa!
40:20Grandma!
40:21Look at this!
40:21Mark was holding
40:22up a phone.
40:23Someone's sending
40:24nice-de-texts to mommy!
40:26This is so wrong!
40:28The screen showed
40:28a text message.
40:29Viola,
40:30your parents,
40:31mate,
40:31and son,
40:32all belong to me now.
40:33You can't compete
40:34with me.
40:34I'll take everything
40:35you own.
40:36Viola,
40:36don't think ignoring me
40:37will make this go away.
40:39Didn't you say
40:39you'd give me the company?
40:41Why does the ownership
40:41still belong to you?
40:42Viola,
40:43you lied to me.
40:44I'm going to tell mom
40:45and dad you've been
40:45picking on me.
40:46Viola,
40:47are you dead out there?
40:48Actually,
40:48it's better this way.
40:50I took the only thing
40:51that could have saved you,
40:52the miracle elixir.
40:54Now,
40:54death is your only choice.
40:56Just die already.
40:57It's better this way.
40:59Dozens of venomous curses
41:00followed,
41:01each one so vicious
41:02that even the officers
41:03who had followed us
41:04fell into stunned silence.
41:06Did Jane send these?
41:08Charlie's hands
41:09trembled uncontrollably.
41:11He couldn't believe
41:12what he was reading,
41:13and the realization
41:14hit him like a physical blow.
41:15He was one of the people
41:17who had contributed
41:18to his daughter's death.
41:26Mommy really was sick,
41:28and that woman bullied her.
41:29Mark cried.
41:30Wendy was pulling at her hair,
41:32full of regret.
41:33It's my fault.
41:34I was so kind
41:35to an outsider,
41:37but I neglected
41:38my own daughter.
41:39I felt anger rise inside me,
41:41and I stormed
41:42into Jane's room.
41:42To my shock,
41:44there was a strange man
41:45in the room with her.
41:46When Jane saw me,
41:47she looked panicked.
41:52Leo,
41:54why are you here?
41:56The man beside her sneered.
41:58Just perfect timing.
42:00I'm Jane's real father,
42:03Jeremy.
42:04You all think she's this
42:06sweet and obedient girl,
42:08don't you?
42:09He laughed coldly.
42:11She's nothing but a devil.
42:13Stop, please.
42:15Jane tried to stop him,
42:16but he didn't listen.
42:17I warned you.
42:17No money,
42:18and I'd expose everything.
42:20Did you really think
42:21I'd let you walk away unscathed?
42:23Jeremy turned to us
42:24and mockingly said,
42:25Open your eyes.
42:27That silver-honed wolf's bape?
42:30She poisoned your mate with it.
42:32Paid a witch to brew it.
42:34He paused for a moment
42:35to let the words sink in.
42:37She was never sick.
42:39Everything was staged.
42:41All to steal Viola's
42:42last chance at survival.
42:47You're all fools.
42:49Who treats an outsider
42:51like royalty
42:52while your own daughter
42:54and mate withers
42:55in front of you?
42:56Jeremy's words
42:57struck like a silver blade,
42:58twisting deep.
43:00Get away from me!
43:05Here's the proof.
43:06He threw a pile
43:07of documents at me.
43:08Charlie and Wendy
43:09stood behind me,
43:10barely able to breathe
43:11from the pain.
43:12Mark rushed to Jane's bed,
43:13hitting her
43:14with all his strength.
43:15You killed Mommy!
43:16Give her back to me!
43:18Give her back!
43:19Get away from me!
43:20Did I kill her?
43:21You were the ones
43:22who gave me
43:23the miracle elixir!
43:24Your sir!
43:25Your family murdered Viola,
43:28not me!
43:29Jane shrieked
43:30like a deranged woman.
43:31I turned to the officers,
43:33my voice hollow but firm.
43:34Arrest her.
43:36Charge her
43:37with intentional homicide.
43:39As we stood there,
43:40looking at the empty,
43:42lifeless hospital room,
43:43my heart felt heavy.
43:45We had all played a part
43:46in Viola's death.
43:48Are Mr. and Mrs. Smith here?
43:50It was Selena,
43:51Viola's best friend.
43:52She handed us
43:53some legal documents.
43:54Here's the certified copy
43:55of Viola's estate
43:56and final arrangements.
43:59Everything under her name
44:00now belongs to you.
44:01Her face was blank
44:03as she looked at us.
44:04If you'd known
44:05it would end like this,
44:06would you still have
44:07treated her that way?
44:08After she left,
44:09my in-laws and I
44:10broke down in tears,
44:12holding each other
44:12as we cried.
44:13Our prejudice killed Viola
44:15and our neglect
44:16cost her her life.
44:17Yet even in her final moments,
44:19she still thought of us
44:20and left everything to us.
44:22That night,
44:23we wept until dawn
44:24bled into the sky.
44:25After the funeral,
44:26I moved into
44:27the cemetery grounds
44:28while Mark went to live
44:29with his grandparents.
44:30I wanted to be near Viola
44:32and atone for my past mistakes.
44:34Viola, I'm sorry.
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