Chapter 817: When Love Is Challenged

Taya's marriage to Griffon was something that the Lawrence pack's people would inevitably be able to find out, but they never mentioned Griffon in front of her, including not asking about the pup in her belly.

Taya thought that the Lawrence pack didn't care who her mated-wolf was, only about her, so no one brought it up.

Now that Matty had personally asked, she didn't avoid the question. After pausing for a few seconds, Taya turned to face Matty. "He is important to me."

Matty and Taya locked eyes across the small garden.

After a long pause, he slowly spoke. "I've checked, Griffon hasn't been good to you. He almost caused your death for another woman. With a man like that, is he really important to you?"

"That was a misunderstanding from the past. We are mated now and have a pup. Let's not dwell on the past."

Their personal matters were not something outsiders had the right to comment on. Standing under the pear tree, bathed in the dim light of the streetlamp, her figure was somewhat blurry, but her determination was still evident.

"I can feel that you love him very much, but what about him?"

After a moment of contemplation, Taya looked at Matty under the lamplight, her eyes reflecting his weathered and puzzled face. "In your view, is it that only your love is true love, and others' is not?"

Matty smiled faintly, walked across the cobblestone path, past a few small trees, and stood in front of Taya. "Someone once said that

my love is twisted, I admit, but now it's not about me, it's about your mated-wolf."

Taya raised her chin slightly, staring into Matty's resolute eyes. "Why do you think that you can interfere in my mated-wolf and my affairs just because I agreed to come back and acknowledge my family?""I have no right to interfere, but Taya, I just want to understand you inore, to care for you, without any ill intentions."

His expression truly showed no malice. However, Taya clearly felt that Matty did not want her to be with Griffon.

"Dylan previously came to the Knight pack to discuss a marriage alliance, which shows that the Lawrence pack does not reject the Knight pack."

If he didn't know Griffon' true identity, Matty would naturally be satisfied with Griffon. However, now they were essentially in a hostile relationship, each standing for their own members.

So, even if he was willing to let Griffon go for Taya's sake, Erebus's other partners would not agree.

And Griffon himself might not necessarily let go of past grievances, especially considering the many members of S that Erebus had killed.

Matty was a comprehensive thinker, so his decisions would be resolute, including when facing Taya. "I just said that I have checked your situation, and I cannot forgive him on your behalf."

Taya didn't show much emotion, and didn't say anything. "I just came back to acknowledge my family, don't meddle in my affairs." With that, Taya didn't wait for Matty's response, she turned and walked back into the house.

The back door slammed shut, cutting off Matty and the cold wind.

After standing there in a daze for a moment, the old butler came over with a blanket, draped it over him, and helped him back inside.

That night, Taya took her phone, found a storybook, and touched her belly, telling her pup a story before falling asleep.

Matty, on the other hand, stayed up all night, looking at Sophia's photo under the desk lamp, quietly contemplating the importance of what Taya had said.The next day, Matty waited for Taya to wake up naturally, then instructed the butler to prepare a nutritious breakfast and bring a thick coat for her.

"Your two uncles and two brothers are waiting outside for you. Let's go."

Yesterday, when she arrived at the airport, Taya had already met Matty's two sons, who were quite handsome and had a resemblance to Sumasa in their features.

In fact, Taya-preferred the way she interacted with the two uncles. They didn't force themselves on her and genuinely cared for her in small ways, which was quite heartwarming.

They sat in the business-class seats, which were spacious, and the two uncles made her sit in the back seat, even fastening her seatbelt for her, and prepared snacks like hawthorn and preserved plums, in case she felt carsick.Seeing the things in her hand, Taya looked up at her eldest uncle Bruce, who was driving, and her second uncle River, who was sitting in the passenger seat.

Both of them were looking at her through the rearview mirror.

"Don't you like to eat them?"

Taya shook her head. She didn't used to like these things, but now that she was pregnant, she was quite addicted to these sour foods.

"Thank you."

After thanking them, she opened the snack bag, took out a plum, and put it in her mouth. The sour taste quickly dispelled the stuffy feeling in the car.

Seeing her eating quietly, River couldn't help but curl his lips. If his younger sister were still here, this would probably be her appearance, right?

"We didn't know about your existence before. If we had known, without your grandfather's help, your eldest uncle and I would have been the first to bring you home." Taya pinched the bag in her hand, but still didn't say anything. It wasn't that she didn't want to speak, but she didn't know what to say.

Sitting next to her, Matty looked at his two sons for a then at the snacks in Taya's hand.

After thinking for a while, he took out a box of biscuits from the nearby box and handed it to Taya, imitating the actions of his two sons.

"The journey is a bit long. If you get hungry, you can have some of these." Taya stared at the box of biscuits, frowning slightly.

"It's too dry. I can't swallow it."

Matty felt a bit embarrassed and took back the biscuits, then took out a bottle of water.

"Then have some water."

Taya glanced at him.

"I'm not thirsty."

Seeing this, everyone in the car laughed. Matty, who was usually serious, was rarely seen in such an awkward situation.

The three young men in the back, however, smiled lightly to themselves. Dylan especially.

The journey to the cemetery was quite pleasant, and there was nothing particularly uncomfortable about it. Everyone took good care of Taya. When they arrived at the cemetery, there were not many graves, and the space was quite large.

In particular, Sophia's grave was located in a separate area, surrounded by green trees and flowers.

It was a beautiful environment, and it was clear that Matty had genuine feelings for Sophia.

After the Lawrence pack paid their respects to Sophia, Taya looked at the photo on the tombstone and silently said in her heart: Mother.

I have seen what your mother looks like.

I also know where she is, her name, her date of birth, and the date of her passing.

I have looked after her and paid my respects. Rest in peace.

Matty, dressed in a suit, stood in front of the tombstone, not touching it or talking as he usually did.

It was clear that he was still angry with Sophia for sending her daughter away and for using this method to retaliate against him.

After the Lawrence pack finished paying their respects, everyone gradually left the cemetery, leaving only Matty, who remained silent for a long time before turning around.

"Sophia, I have found your daughter's descendants. You can rest assured. I will take good care of the pups."

Before getting into the car, Taya turned back and looked at Matty. This old man with white hair was still quite spirited, but his steps were a bit unsteady.

Taya looked at him for a few seconds, then turned back and got into the car.

Dylan said there was a banquet in the evening and that he would take Taya to get her hair and makeup done and buy some clothes.

Matty then asked the three Lawrence brothers to accompany her for shopping, and they agreed to return home at 8 p.m.

The banquet was not held in a luxurious place, but in Sophia's house. He felt that in Sophia's home, Sophia would be able to see, which made him a stubborn and loyal old man. The three Lawrence brothers, away from the elders, seemed much more casual. Owen looked very serious, but once he took the wheel, he changed. He drove the business car like a sports car on the spacious road.

Eugene was afraid that Taya would feel uncomfortable. He asked Owen to be careful and tried to close the car window, but he saw Taya turning her head slightly.

The hand that was closing the window paused. "The road here is wide, with many trees. It's quite pleasant to feel the natural breeze. Have you considered living here?"