Chapter 20 % I nodded reluctantly , trying to absorb everything she said .
There were no words for what I had learned .
As I sat in silence , my thoughts returned to every moment with Hestia , from our wedding day to the day she walked away .
A sharp pain pierced my chest .
No memory felt joyful .
Everything was dull and lifeless .
People said we looked like strangers playing house , never sharing real conversations or checking in .
I spoke to her in commands , treating her like someone I controlled .
Maybe she had happy memories , especially with our son , but after all she endured , especially from Lorde , those memories must have turned bitter , wiped away like chalk .
She was never really ours , and yet we still managed to traumatize her , I muttered , ashamed of the truth that had always been in front of me.S Mrs.
Scott didnt say a word .
She had said everything she came to say , leaving the silence to speak for itself .
That silence confirmed whatever guilt I felt , whether it was for me or for Hestia .
I will do my best to convince her to come home , she said quietly after what felt like thirty minutes of silence .
But if she refuses , theres nothing more I can do , Lucian .
Lorde is my grandson , blood or not , because Hestia is my daughter .
} I let out a long , tired sigh and nodded .
Maybe , like her , I needed to accept whatever decision Hestia made .
No matter how much I wanted to fix things , I might already be too late .
Hestial Mom … I answered the call .
The number wasnt saved , but I recognized her voice .
Are you okay ? Is something wrong ? } All I heard was her heavy breathing .
Hestia , did you hear what happened to Lorde ? she asked carefully .

My heart sank instantly .
A lump formed in my throat , threatening to choke me .
H he was poisoned , Mom , I replied , my voice trembling .
But I guess hes okay now , right ? } She didnt respond right away .
Her silence twisted my stomach .
My chest tightened , and the unease I had felt for days suddenly made sense .
I thought it was just about me , especially after I abruptly left for the island .
But now , it felt like the tension was for something much heavier .
} ] Mom , what happened ? I asked , my voice barely a whisper .
Whats wrong ? } Hija , Lorde is still in the hospital , she said gently .
}} The poison wasnt treated in time ? I asked , already filled with dread .
No , hija .
Beverly brought him to a theme park .
He collapsed while they were there .
} ] What ? I gasped , my voice cracking .
Why would she bring him there ? Did she tire him out ? } He rode a roller coaster .
Hestia , its been four days .
Hes still in a coma , hasnt woken up , and keeps calling for you .
The pain hit me like a storm .
My eyes burned with unshed tears .
Lordes heart is weak .
He should never be on things like that .
Hes not even ready for the role Lucian is grooming him for , which is why Ive been guiding him carefully .
But a roller coaster ? That could have killed him .

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Then where is Lucian ? What is he doing ? I asked , already gathering my things .
I couldnt stay knowing my son was fighting for his life .
Even if I couldnt speak to him , I needed to see him , to know he was still breathing , still holding on .
My heart wouldnt rest otherwise .
川 That child was mine to protect .
I raised him , watched over him .
I didnt do all that just for him to be put in danger by someone who barely knew him .
Lucian has been trying to reach you .
Hes been texting , calling .
But you changed your number .
Hes begging you to come back .
Hestia , your son needs you , my mother said softly .
Tears spilled freely now .
Even if she hadnt asked , I had already made up my mind .
It took seven hours to get back to the city .
I didnt stop for flowers or food .
Lorde only needs my presence .
I went straight to the hospital .
Hospital room of Lorde Ducani , please , I told the nurse .
Oh , hes been moved to the emergency room , Maam .
Its down that corridor , she said , pointing right .
Emergency room ? But he was in a coma .
Why was he moved ? What had happened now ? My legs moved on their own , panic taking over .

Tears flowed as worst case thoughts raced through my mind .
I spotted Lucian yelling at a doctor , furious and frustrated .
His beta and delta stood beside him , shocked when they saw me .
Lucian … I called , my voice shaking .
He turned , eyes wide .
I could barely breathe .
What happened ? Why the emergency room ? They said he was in a coma .
Why is he here ? } ] Is she the mother ? the doctor asked , looking at me .
Lucian hesitated , but I stepped forward and nodded .
Yes , I am , Doctor .
The biological mother ? he clarified again .
My throat ran dry .
Chesca was gone .
Why was he asking for her ? I was here .
Im the one whos here ! Chapter 20 2/2 714 % 10:38 Doctor … I began .
He opened a folder , pulled out a document , and said , If hes a lycan , his blood transfusion must come from his mother .
Since he didnt inherit your blood , Mr.
Ducani … } My knees weakened .
My sobs began .
W what do you mean ? My son is in danger .
Why are you asking for- } Hestia Scott , the doctor read from the certificate .
We need the biological mother .
We need Hestia Scott for his blood .