SWNOVELS Chapter Novel Heirs 266
Chapter 266
"Leo, sweetheart, hold the knife with Luna," Selene gently urged when she noticed the frustration on her son's face.
Leo obeyed his mother, gripping the knife alongside his sister. Together, the twins sliced into the cake.
Their first instinct was to offer a bite to Selene. Meanwhile, Kane watched them in silence, deliberately avoiding eye contact with her.
Off to the side, Ruby lowered her head, sensing that no one was paying her any mind. Just as she was about to retreat, Diana intercepted her.
"Ruby, come here," Diana called out.
Forcing a smile, Ruby approached the children.
"Happy birthday, little ones," she said to the twins, her voice laced with artificial warmth.
Luna shrank back slightly, fear evident in her wide eyes. Leo, on the other hand, shot her a cold glare.
Selene clenched her fists at the sight of her children's reactions. Her gaze flickered to Kane. resentment flaring in her chest. He was the reason they were like this-because of that woman, her children had learned to cower instead of express themselves freely.
Kane refused to meet her eyes. Selene exhaled sharply, forcing herself to look away.
The party carried on smoothly. Throughout the evening, several Alphas approached Selene, engaging in polite conversation and inquiring about her brother's health. A few even issued quiet apologies regarding the day they had encountered her in Kane's company boardroom.
Selene found their remorse puzzling. They looked uneasy, almost as if her forgiveness—or lack thereof -could spell trouble for them.
Her gaze landed on Grayson. Since rejoining his Beta, he hadn't come near her once.
"Did he say something to them?" she mused, a small smile tugging at her lips.
As the evening progressed, dinner was served. Grayson remained unusually quiet throughout the meal, a change in his demeanor that did not go unnoticed by Selene.
When the time came to say goodbye, Selene found herself struggling to let go. The thought of how long it would be before she could see her children again weighed heavily on her heart. Fate had been cruel, tearing them apart.
Her twins clung to her, whispering that they would stay strong for her. As they left with their grandmother, an ache settled deep within Selene's chest, leaving her feeling hollow.
She scanned the hall, noting that most of the guests were still present, though it was growing late, and they would soon begin to disperse.
Just then, the entire room went dark.
A murmur spread through the guests as Selene instinctively took a cautious step forward.
Then, out of nowhere, a spotlight flickered on-illuminating her.
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Her heart pounded. What was happening?
The room brightened all at once, and her gaze dropped to the man kneeling before her.
"Grayson!" she gasped, startled. Around her, hushed whispers filled the air. "What are you doing, Grayson?" someone questioned.
Grayson's voice was unwavering as he addressed the crowd. "I need to do this
His eyes locked onto Selene's, his expression open and sincere.
"Forget what anyone else says," he continued. "The people who truly care about you will always stand by you."
A hush fell over the hall. Selene blinked, her breath catching as Grayson extended his hand. In his other, he held a ring.
"Selene, will you be my girlfriend?" he asked.
Her eyes widened in shock. She had agreed to be with him before, but she had never imagined he would make such a public declaration.
"Grayson, I..." she hesitated.
His lips curled into a reassuring smile. "If you say yes, one day, I'll replace this with an engagement ring. But for now, I just want the chance to cherish you."
No one had ever made her feel this special before. Ignoring the sea of eyes on them, she smiled and slipped her hand into his.
"Yes," she whispered. "I'll be your girlfriend."
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