Sandra’s voice was humble, and after she finished speaking, she choked up on the other end of the line.

I was silent for a moment before calmly replying, "Okay."

"Thank you so much," Sandra said, her voice filled with relief and gratitude. After confirming that I would indeed come, she repeatedly thanked me before hanging up.

Honestly, I was surprised by how much Alpha Derick had changed in just six months. When I left him, I wanted him to remain engulfed in guilt forever. But I hadn't anticipated how powerful that guilt could be.

I packed my things, said goodbye to the children and the headmaster of the orphanage, and...