Luna Grace's hatred towards Ishtar went far beyond what the eyes could see. Her words were the highest form of wickedness and loathing anyone could imagine. Unknown to her, Ishtar was standing behind the door, listening to them. She had been passing by when she heard Eugenia mention her name loudly while talking to Luna Grace, and she had stopped to eavesdrop.
"Mother! You would drown the child because you hate his mother?" Eugenia asked, feigning surprise, her voice rising with mock indignation.
"If that would save our reputation, then yes," Luna Grace replied coldly, her eyes hardening.
Ishtar’s heart clenched at Luna Grace’s words. She had always known Luna Grace hated her, but to hear such a cruel statement shook her to her core. She fought back the tears that threatened to spill, h
