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Chapter 189: Lingering Hearts and Unwavering Devotion
Chapter 189: Lingering Hearts and Unwavering Devotion
(Rebecca’s POV)
It was just as I expected. I nodded and said calmly, “Yes, they severed their mate bond.”
Miranda’s relief was obvious. Her shoulders relaxed and a subtle smile played at the corners of her mouth.
I observed the change in her expression carefully. Then I asked bluntly, “Do you still have feelings for Alpha
Connor?”
Miranda was stunned. She clearly hadn’t expected me to be so direct about such a personal matter.
“Yes,” Miranda generously admitted after a moment’s pause. “It has never changed over these years.”
I was slightly surprised by her honesty. Most she–wolves would try to deflect or deny such feelings.
“You are truly a devoted person,” I said. “If I remember correctly, it’s been about seven years, right?”
“Yes,” Miranda lowered her eyes and responded softly. Her voice carried the weight of those long years.
I sighed inwardly. It wasn’t easy to love someone wholeheartedly for so long.
But mate bonds and feelings weren’t something that could be achieved with persistence alone. Love required
mutual connection, not just one–sided devotion.
“But…” I smiled carefully. “Alpha Connor still loves Olivia very much. I think they might reconcile their mate
bond.”
Miranda’s smile disappeared from her lips instantly. Her amber eyes sharpened with concern.
“How so?” she asked, leaning forward slightly.
“Their severed bond was actually due to hidden reasons,” I explained. “It wasn’t because they stopped loving
each other or grew tired of their connection.”
Miranda’s brow furrowed as she listened intently.
“Frederick Warner, the Rivers pack’s illegitimate son, knew that Olivia was Connor’s weakness,” I continued. ”
Frederick kidnapped Olivia and almost killed her several times.”
Miranda’s eyes widened in shock.
“Olivia was shot by Frederick’s mercenaries not long ago and is still recovering in the hospital, I finished.
“Such a thing actually happened!” Miranda exclaimed, her hand flying to her throat.
“Alas…” I sighed heavily. “Fortunately, Frederick has now been brought to justice.”
Miranda frowned deeply. Her face grew grave as she seemed lost in thought.
I could see her mind racing, processing this new information about Connor and Olivia’s situation.
“Miranda,” I looked at her with a serious expression. “Feelings and mate bonds cannot be forced”
Miranda forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “I know, but…”
She paused for a moment, gathering her thoughts before continuing,
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“I really can’t let go. This time I came back to the territory, I want to fight for myself.”
Her voice grew more determined. “They have already severed their mate bond, so pursuing Connor now doesn’t count as interfering in their relationship.”
I looked at Miranda, hesitating to speak. The words of discouragement sat heavy on my tongue.
Miranda knew what I wanted to say. It was nothing more than advising her to give up.
She had already tried to give up seven years ago. But she had been unable to let go all these years.
A few years ago, after graduating from a top ten world–renowned university, she refused to go home and inherit the family business. Instead, she chose to start her own business and create her own fashion brand.
In recent years, her company had developed well overseas and had already gone public. Now, she was confident enough, excellent enough, and enough of a match for Connor Rivers.
She had inquired about Olivia’s recent situation as soon as she returned to the territory. When she learned that Olivia was just a small lawyer with no fame, Miranda breathed a sigh of relief.
At least in terms of ability and career, she had a competitive advantage.
Seeing that I couldn’t persuade her, I stopped trying. Some battles had to be fought, even if the outcome seemed predetermined.
Back home, I looked worried as I paced around our living room.
Gabriel looked up from his tablet and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Gabriel, do you know that Miranda likes Connor?” I asked directly.
“Miranda likes Connor?” Gabriel raised his eyebrows in surprise. “I really didn’t know that. When did that
happen?”
There were too many she–wolves who liked Connor Rivers. Someone like Connor wouldn’t bring up things that others confessed to him as conversation starters.
Miranda had found a private place to confess, so it was normal that Gabriel didn’t know about it.
I only knew because I had a close friend who knew Miranda’s best friend at the time. Once, when we were having afternoon tea, that friend accidentally let it slip.
That friend then begged us not to tell anyone, otherwise Miranda would break off their friendship.
Miranda was very proud. She was the daughter of the prestigious Silverridge pack, a she–wolf that many alphas couldn’t win even if they loved her.
She didn’t want people to know that her confession had been rejected.
I wasn’t the type to spread gossip. I had promised Miranda’s friend not to tell anyone, so even though I knew about it, I had never told anyone, including Lily and Olivia.
At that time, I only knew that Miranda had been rejected. But I didn’t know the reason why Connor had rejected Miranda.
In other words, didn’t know that the she–wolf Connor cared for was my best friend, Olivia.
Later, when Olivia and Connor formed their mate bond, Miranda had already been abroad for several years. I thought that Miranda might have forgotten Connor long ago, so there was even less need to mention it,
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Now that Miranda had returned to the territory, I thought that since Miranda was planning to openly pursue. Connor, it wouldn’t count as breaking my promise if I told others now.
So I honestly replied, “She confessed before she went abroad, but Connor rejected her.”
Gabriel raised his eyebrows. “Is that so? I never heard Connor mention it.”
“There’s nothing to say about this kind of thing,” I pouted. “She asked me to meet today and said she still can’t let go of Connor and plans to openly pursue him.”
“Ah?” Gabriel was genuinely surprised. “I remember she went abroad a long time ago, right? Hasn’t she let go
after all this time?”
“Yeah,” I said with a worried face. “I see that Olivia hasn’t let go either. Who do you think Connor will choose?”
“Is there even a need to say?” Gabriel smiled confidently. “In Connor’s eyes, as long as Olivia is there, it won’t be a multiple–choice question.”
My furrowed brows relaxed, and I smiled. “I feel relieved now that you say that. After all, you are his closest friend and should know him best.”
Gabriel nodded. “Connor secretly loved Olivia for many years. He would never let go easily.”
Speaking of this, Gabriel suddenly asked, “What’s the situation with that Adrian Sinclair? There’s no multiple–choice question with Connor, but what about Olivia’s side?”
“This…” I shook my head uncertainly. “I really don’t know. When Olivia was hospitalized before, Adrian even went to the ancient shrine and climbed three thousand steps to pray for a protection charm for Olivia.”
I paused, considering. “His devotion is also very impressive. If I had to choose…”
I thought about it and found it difficult to make a choice myself. “They both love Olivia very much, and both their looks and pack backgrounds are very well–matched with Olivia. It’s hard to say.”
Gabriel lightly raised his eyebrows. “Originally, Connor and Olivia formed their mate bond naturally through a pack alliance, with no one pursuing anyone.”
He continued with growing interest. “Now, if he still wants to be with Olivia, he’ll have to do some pursuing. To be honest, I’m quite looking forward to seeing Connor pursuing someone.”
Gabriel’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “It’s a rare thing. I’ve never seen it in the past twenty–odd years.”
I grinned at the thought. “Now that you mention it, I’m looking forward to it too.”
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