Natalie didn’t stay on the balcony feeling sad for long.Once her knee could move again,she wiped her tears away,pushed herself up,and limped to the kitchen.
Jayden didn’t like having too many people around,so the house staff would go to another building at night to rest.Before leaving,they always cleaned the kitchen thoroughly.
Natalie opened the fridge,finding only a box of hard-boiled eggs meant to feed the wolves the next day.She quietly took out two.
Peeling the shell,the food’s scent wafted into the air.Even cold eggs felt like a feast after an entire day without food.She took a bite,barely chewing before swallowing.
“Ugh!”
The yolk caught in her throat,and she collapsed to the floor,coughing frantically.With no water around,she had to pound on her chest until she managed to
