---- Chapter 10 Adrian clutched his head painfully, his voice full of regret. "I was such a b*stard in those dreams. I'm so sorry. I want to make it up to you..." I stepped back, my voice distant and cold. "If you really want to make it up to me, then live a good life with Sophia and stop bothering me." His shoulders sagged, his eyes pleading. "Don't I have any chances left? Can't we really be together?" I pointed toward the door, dismissing him. "Just go. It's not possible between us!" Since he and Sophia were already living here, there was no reason for me to stay. The Northgates had never really been my home anyway. Early the next morning, I packed my bags and knocked on Margaret's door. I pressed a bank card into her hands, saying calmly, " Thank you for taking care of me all these years. This money is my way of repaying you for raising me." ---- Margaret froze, quickly waving her hands in refusal. " Elena, I can't take this..." "Please keep it. We probably won't see each other much anymore." Margaret looked at me in alarm. "What do you mean by that? You're not coming back?" Astrong sense of reluctance suddenly rose in her heart. She realized that all these years, she had focused on Sophia while often overlooking how thoughtful I was. She began thinking that maybe someone like me would have been better suited to be Adrian's mate. "Elena, actually Adrian he..." "Thave things to handle at school. I need to go." Before she could finish, I cut her off, dragging my luggage behind me as I left the mansion without a single backward glance, feeling no attachment whatsoever. Whether they regretted anything did not matter ---- anymore. I was letting them go and I would havea better life ahead. Rushing to the dock with my luggage, I wondered if I could still get a ticket to the northern grasslands. Just as I was thinking about this, Garrett appeared in front of me carrying a large bag, looking surprised and delighted. "Elena!" He broke into a huge smile and hurried over. I was a bit surprised too, smiling as I greeted him." Garrett! I didn't know you were from White Moon Pack too." "Yeah! Aren't you here for the holidays? What are you doing at the dock?" I lowered my eyes, saying softly, "Just some personal stuff. I want to head back to school now." Garrett was quiet for a moment, then suddenly gathered his courage. "Why don't you come over and spend Christmas at my place instead?" I looked up sharply, staring at him in surprise. The ---- sunlight fell across his sincere face, making him look especially attractive. I suddenly smiled, my mood lifting completely. " Okay, I'll come with you!" At that moment, I knew a new chapter of my life was about to begin. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!