Chapter 468: Agreed to Freya’s Request
Hayley’s POV
“Michelle, where have you been all this time?”
Everyone said you were gone, that you had died, but I always knew you hadn’t. I knew you were still out there… And now, seeing you again, it’s like a miracle.
Virginia’s emotions overwhelmed her as she spoke, holding me close and wiping away tears. My feelings for her were complex; the first time we met, the look of maternal love in her eyes profoundly touched me and left a lasting impression. Previously, she had mistaken me for her daughter, treating me with such kindness. My wolf, Hera, also felt at peace around her, which influenced me to agree to Freya’s request once more.
Virginia’s heartfelt words deeply moved me. They say nothing compares to a mother’s love, and I felt the full force of that with Virginia.
“Virginia, are you alright?” Mrs. Laurel approached, concern evident in her voice.
Virginia looked up at Mrs. Laurel and suddenly embraced her. Mrs. Laurel comforted her, patting her back gently, “My Virginia! My dear child.” However, soon after, Virginia stepped back, her demeanor stabilizing as if returning to reality. She did not seem crazy at all now.
Looking at me with deep emotion, she then turned to Mrs. Laurel and reassured her, “Mom, I’m fine! Really, I’m okay. I’m not mad!”
Mrs. Laurel stared in disbelief, “But… how can this be?”
“Mom, please, just listen, let me explain,” Virginia interjected calmly. She then stood up, took a good look at me, and spoke earnestly, “I’m sorry if this sounds forward, but when I first saw you, I truly thought you resembled my mother when she was young. That’s why I mistakenly thought you were my daughter, Michelle.”
As Virginia spoke, I understood that I wasn’t particularly interested in other people’s family affairs, so I just nodded slightly and said, “It’s okay! If you need to discuss things, I’ll step out.”
“Wait!” Virginia called out as I turned to leave.
“Hayley, can I call you that?” she asked.
I nodded, “Of course.”
Virginia continued, “I know you and Freya are not the same. You seem like a good person. I haven’t been entirely forthcoming with you. I’m not sure why Freya contacted you, but I can tell you…”
“I’m well aware of the mischief she’s involved in behind the scenes. It’s like I’ve raised a thankless child after all these years,” she said with a hint of anger.
Virginia’s expression then turned grave. “If it were just about money, I could let it slide. But from what I’ve gathered while pretending to be out of my mind, it seems she might be involved in the car accident that injured Alan and Peter. There’s a possibility she’s working with some witch. Even you, Mom. She might be the one poisoning you with the witch’s poison…”
Her words shifted the mood in the room instantly. Like Mrs. Laurel, I was too stunned to speak.
“That monster! To think she could harm her own father and brother—she’s heartless,” Mrs. Laurel exclaimed, visibly shaken.
Virginia added, “Absolutely heartless, a real demon! Alan and Peter are in the hospital right now. She will only stop when they are unable to heal like typical werewolves! Now, I fear she might target me and you next, Mom. We’ve run out of options and need your help, Hayley.”
With that, Virginia grabbed my hand. “Hayley, I’m begging you, please help us.”