Chapter 137
Elena’s POV
Murmurs still hang in the air after hearing the confirmation from the appraisers. Everyone was in awe and started to throw compliments at me after learning that I’m a student from Custodes, and above all, that I was even junior
to Senior Rendell.
Some people wanted to approach me and talk to me about the tea. Of course, I wasn’t able to finish all of the tea Rendell gave me yearly, but that didn’t mean that I’d sell it out. The West family was picky with their buyers, and so it’s common courtesy that I don’t sell what’s given to me.
A few of the nobles wanted to ask me about being a warrior and possibly offer me a job to train some of their pack warriors, but the commotion about it suddenly came to a liat and changed back into a dirt.
Apparently, Courtney wasn’t still done. What’s the surprise there? She obviously didn’t want anything good happening to me.
Stepping forward with a flashed face out of humiliation, she glared at me and started sputtering, “Don’t be so smug, girl! So what if you’re some junior to a great warrior and herbalist? You still neglected your own mother–in -law! You left me to suffer! That’s not something a good wife does!”
Iscoffed at her as she tried to turn it back around to that again when I just finished clarifying about it earlier.
Looking away from me and into the crowd, she spoke out loud and pointed at me. “Don’t believe what this bitch says. She is just trying to make excuses. As the mother Luna of the pack, I stand by my words. She didn’t help me when I was on my sickbed! All she cares about is leaving after everything we have done for her!”
Tears started streaming down her face which she skillfully wiped with her handkerchief, emphasizing it to everyone’s eyes how miserable she was feeling.
For some of the guests, she successfully turned the tide to her favor as some of the people started looking at me with scrutiny, thinking I was lying earlier.
Shaking my head, I let out a bitter laugh. “You must’ve mistaken me for someone who was ever truly welcomed in your house, much less in your pack, Courtney.”
“I was nothing but a caged bird in there whose actions and decisions are always being second guessed, and now you are calling me a wife?” I asked, looking straight into her eyes.
“You lived under our roof! You ate our food! I gave you everything a daughter–in–law could ever want!” she defensively uttered.
Raising my voice a little, I sharpened my gaze and replied, “Yeah, everything except dignity.”
“You used me when I had the money to upscale your pack, and when you saw someone who could possibly bring you higher, you threw me to the side and called me ungrateful. I did everything to help you and your pack. I am guilty of nothing,” I said firmly, signalling that it would be my last words of defence.
Silence filled the place for a little while before it erupted into whispers as the group were divided. Some believe me, while others believe Courtney. But I didn’t care anymore. I have already gone there and given my gift.
I’ve shown respect for the invitation. After staying for a little while, I’ll leave, and none of this will matter
anymore.
“If I may speak, Grand Princess!” Someone cut through the crowd and stepped forward.
To my surprise, as he came out, it was Dr. Montgomery.
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Princess Gelin looked at him, and knowing he was a respected doctor, she nodded curtly.
Dr. Montgomery gave me a reassuring smile before he faced the Grand Princess and the crowd. “I was summoned by Princess Elena before. I was the one treating Luna Courtney here until the last time when she collapsed.”
“As per Princess Elena’s request, I came rushing to their pack to check on her and prescribe medicines despite my busy schedule, but Luna Courtney refuses to take it and starts accusing Princess Elena of trying to poison her.” Sighing, he continued, “After seeing and hearing how badly they treat Princess Elena all the time, I could no
longer stomach it and firmly resigned as their physicia
The crowd gasped in pity.
Dr. Montgomery turned to face me and bowed in respect. “You’ve endured false accusations, but you never spoke ill of the Bryson family when they slandered you over and over again.‘
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“Lies! All of this is lie! She’s… They are just twisting-” Courtney became a bit hysterical and pointed a finger at me, but she was interrupted.
“If you continue to insult my profession, Luna Courtney, I’ll present the sealed letter you signed barring medical aid from your household. The royal medical institute also has an official copy of the documents,” Dr. Montgomery sharply hissed.
Hearing that, Courtney forced herself to her feet as more murmurs filled the room.
“So, Princess Elena tried to save her, and they are still trying to make her take the blame?”
“No wonder she didn’t bring a doctor again. Courtnye didn’t want one!”
“They shamed and insulted her, but look, she’s still standing tall!”
Suddenly, Luna from another pack stepped forward. She looked graceful and confident. “If you may, there’s one matter I wish to clarify, Princess Elena. Is it true that you and Alpha Bryson were married for nearly a year, but after your examination upon engagement with Prince Deacon…”
She hesitated for a while before continuing, “It said on the report that you remained untouched. That you are still …pure.”
All eyes turned to me in curiosity.
With my head held high, I nodded my head. “It’s true.”
Gasps of annoyance and disbelief echoed in the room.
The Luna who asked turned sharply at County and coldly said, “How dare you cast shame upon a woman who entered your home in good faith and left it more chaste than she entered. You… who tarnished her name while your son never laid a finger on his own wife?”
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Shaking, Courtney tried to defend shamelessly, “He was busy! It wasn’t like that-”
“You had a pearl in your hand… and you threw it into the mud. Well, you’re lost, which is my gain.” Someone from the crowd suddenly spoke.
My eyes widened, and my heart pounded in happiness and surprise upon seeing who it was. Among everyone who would defend me, she was the last I expected. It was Duchess Diana.
Looking at everyone, her voice boomed as she declared, “Let it be known–Elena is no longer a castoff of the Brysons. She is my daughter–in–law. Chosen by my son. And now, accepted by me.”
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Taking my hand, she proudly added, “If anyone still has doubts, speak now.”
