Chapter 42: Devastating Moment

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No one besides my wife addresses me by my own name. It was quite surprising to hear even the Queen of the Shifters call me by my actual name. In my haste, I hurriedly ascended the stairs, not bothering to look back. As soon as I entered my bedroom, the door slammed shut with a loud bang.

Inside the room, I searched every partition, desperately hoping that my wife had returned. However, she was nowhere to be found. A sudden wave of loneliness washed over me, engulfing me completely. It mirrored the exact sensation I experienced when Thalia left the Lunar Palace.

Consumed by frustration, I opened the window. I gazed at the surroundings, seeking even the tiniest glimmer of solace. The gentle breeze caressed the trees, which swayed gracefully. Once a source of tranquility for me, they now seemed to reflect the hollowness and desolation I felt within.