Alpha's Rejected Mate Returns as Queen
Chapter 743: Jordin's Past

Chapter 743: Jordin's Past

Yarin's POV:

Lily was going to leave, and I couldn't change that fact because I couldn't help her with anything.

In fact, everything had been foreseen long ago. Lily said she was too naive, but I was foolish too, idealizing everything, ignoring the obvious, and thinking I could really be of help.

But the truth was that everything I could do relied on the power my parents gave me. These seemingly mighty things were the most ephemeral, and I didn't truly possess them. So, I felt weak and powerless when it came to wanting to protect someone.

We didn't talk for long. As soon as Lily mentioned her departure, everything became awkward. It was like we suddenly became strangers, not knowing what to say. So, I hung up the phone hastily, only feeling regret for potentially wasting our last chance to talk.

The human world was so vast. Where would Lily go?

She didn't tell me. Maybe she didn't know herself, or maybe she didn't want to tell me. Even if I knew, there wasn't much I could do. I couldn't really help, could I?

The carefree days of recent times had made me almost forget the looming dark clouds outside. This phone call brought me back to reality.

I felt gloomy the whole day, and it didn't take long for observant Lady Charlies to notice.

"What's happened, dear?" she asked me. "Is something unpleasant about staying here? Or did you have a fight with your younger siblings?"

I shook my head and said dejectedly, "It's nothing, ma'am. I'm just... suddenly not feeling well."

I couldn't tell her about Azazel or Lily. I could only disappoint her kindness.

She gently comforted me, "I understand you very well, dear. You're at an age where you're prone to melancholy. Anything, even a flower or a blade of grass, can stir up restless emotions. It must be causing you a lot of trouble, right? If you want to talk to someone, I'm here. Don't keep it all inside, alright?"

"Thank you, ma'am," I subconsciously imagined hugging Lady Charlies like I would with my mother or grandmother. But I immediately realized that I couldn't continue living like a child, so I stopped myself and just expressed gratitude.

Lady Charlies seemed to notice my small gesture, but she didn't say anything. She gave me a tolerant hug and then distracted me by discussing past events in the Charlies household.

"When Jordin was your age, she was quite a difficult girl." Lady Charlies's eyes were full of affection as she spoke of Aunt Jordin. "Despite her outgoing nature now, she was quite introverted as a child. She would keep everything inside and wouldn't talk to anyone about her troubles.

"But she was so young, how much pressure could she handle? So one day, all those emotions finally burst out, and she locked herself in her room and cried. My husband and I were both frightened and puzzled, thinking she was upset just because her teddy bear lost an eye!

"Later, we realized that Jordin had some psychological issues. Honestly, I spent many sleepless nights worrying. Her parents entrusted her to us, but we let her live in misery, thinking we were caring for her so well!

"But worry as we might, we had to address Jordin's issues. We consulted many psychologists and eventually realized our biggest mistake might have been smothering her too much. She had been living in this house all the time, had little exposure to the outside world, and didn't have many friends. It was too stifling for a child.

"So, we decided to take her out more, show her different scenery, and help her make more friends. Gradually, Jordin became more cheerful. She began to open up, reveal her talents, and grew into a confident and strong young woman.

"But then a new problem arose. It seems we had relaxed our discipline on her behavior a bit too much, so when we noticed, she had become a bit too wild in her growth! It happened to coincide with the time when the former queen was selecting attendants for the new queen. I thought it was a good opportunity and let Jordin enter the palace. Well, looking back, I do have some regrets. Every time I realized something, it was already too late. If only we had noticed sooner!"

I softly comforted her, "But isn't Aunt Jordin doing well now? She's so powerful, wise, and beautiful. She manages the Spring Rain Pack with such order and efficiency. Even though she doesn't have the title of Alpha, my mother trusts her a lot. She's practically the uncrowned queen of the Spring Rain Pack. I think all of this wouldn't have been possible without your guidance, you and your husband gave Aunt Jordin a warm home."

Lady Charlies hugged me happily and repeatedly said, "You're so sweet and adorable. I envy Queen Dowager for having such a grandson like you. Seeing Jordin is devotion to her work, I wonder when the Charlies Family will welcome a young master!"