Chapter 23 Kane bit his lip , feeling wronged . Dad , does Mommy really not want me anymore ? She will . If we keep trying to make it right , one day shell see how much we mean it , Robin said , not willing to let his son lose hope nor let go of his own . Kanes mood lifted slightly upon hearing that . He nodded firmly . Ill try my best ! After getting their injuries treated at the hospital the father and son bought a house near Elenas guesthouse and temporarily settled there One day , Kane saw Mollie sitting at the doorstep , eating food Elena had made while smiling with joy . Jealousy and bitterness surged in his chest . Once upon a time , he was the only child Elena ever cared for like that . He was the only one allowed to call her Mommy . But now , Elena had taken everything she used to give him and handed it to Mollie . What made that girl so much more special than him ? At that moment , a guest who had just checked in made a casual remark with a chuckle , Ms. Larson really is kind and warmhearted . I wonder who shell marry someday . Whoever it is , what a lucky guy . And once she has her own children , will she still treat Mollie this well ? Elenas expression shifted slightly , but she knew the guest meant no harm . She simply responded with calm emphasis , Ive already been married once . I dont plan on marrying again . Things are good the way they are now . From here on , Mollie will be my only kid . Besides , Im the lucky one . Im still blessed even if I never remarry . The guest gave an awkward laugh and didnt press further . But Kane stood stiffly in a shadowed corner nearby , his face frozen . His fingers gripped the doorframe so tightly they turned pale . Elena didnt want him anymore . She only wanted Mollie ! A surge of overwhelming rage rose in Kanes chest . He wanted nothing more than to charge forward and have the bodyguards take Mollie away forever . Every time a child appeared at Elenas side , he wanted to drive them out . But Kane did nothing after a long while . He simply shot Mollie a furious glare , then walked in frustration . He didnt resort to falsely accusing Mollie like Tie had last time . away That was because he understood it wouldnt work . Elena wouldnt believe him . Shed only end hating him even more . up Kane finally realized how it felt to explain yourself and have no one belleve a word for the first time . That frustration weighed on him like a stone in his chest . He refused to eat for three meals straight . Robin was too busy with work to notice whether his son was eating after arriving in Sutherland , let alone that Kane was on a hunger strike . Betty couldnt stop him either .. Before long , Kane grew dizzy with hunger . Every step felt like walking on cotton light , unsteady , and faint . He felt like he might pass out any second . Still , he gritted his teeth and forced himself to walk toward Elenas guesthouse . Mom … Mommy … His voice was weak and pitiful , like a newborn kitten crying .. Elena stepped outside with a frown when she heard movement at the door . What are you doing here ? Didnt I tell you I want you gone ? Kane froze for a second . Then , he collapsed into a frail act just as quickly , clinging to her pant . leg weakly . Mommy , I dont want to leave . I cant bear to be apart from you . I still want to eat the food you make . I want to stay with you . I really do see you as my mom . Everything that happened before was all my fault . Im sorry ! He bit down hard , trying to ignore the aching emptiness in his stomach , and dropped to his knees in front of Elena . His body swayed , barely holding on . He fainted completely within minutes . Elenas frown deepened as she looked at him . With no other option , she brought him back into the house . Chapter 24 In "Claimed by the Alpha I Hate" by CrushReel, Daisy Storm grapples with an inexplicable absence of her wolf and inability to shift, enduring rejection from her pack. Despite this isolation, she clings to the hope of having a mate. As her journey unfolds, themes of romance, revenge, and a mysterious mansion converge in a tale where secrets are unveiled amidst a backdrop of murder. In this captivating narrative, Daisy's struggle for acceptance and self-discovery takes center stage against a backdrop of intricate relationships and hidden agendas. The unique blend of romantic elements intertwined with themes of vengeance and clandestine revelations sets this story apart. As the plot thickens with each chapter, readers are drawn into a world where loyalty is tested, betrayals lurk in the shadows, and love blooms against all odds. "Claimed by the Alpha I Hate" offers a fresh take on werewolf lore, blending traditional tropes with unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Dive into this ongoing saga to uncover the truth behind Daisy's origin and fate. Available to read at CrushReel for those seeking a riveting mix of romance, mystery, and intrigue.