A mischievous glint appeared in her eyes as she added, "Oh, and do pass along my thanks to the person who sent it."

"Sent it? Who are you referring to?" Ryan stuttered, clearly caught off guard by her remark.

"Alpha Ryan, you tried to console me and spoke kind words during William's tough times. However, if you genuinely cared about us, you would have informed her long ago that William and I have been desperately searching for her." Isabella's tone sharpened, and her patience was clearly fraying.

Ryan was momentarily speechless, visibly taken aback, as Isabella shook her head with a sigh of frustration. "Alpha Ryan, your silence reveals much...