My Alpha husband Leon is the CEO of a publicly traded company, worth billions, yet he only gives me and our daughter Lucy two hundred dollars a month for living expenses. But the day his first love Vivian returned to the country, he didn't hesitate to gift her a million-dollar luxury car and a ten-million-dollar mansion. Later, when Lucy had a sudden heart attack and only needed a hundred thousand dollars for surgery to survive, he accused me of finally revealing my true ambitions and had his bodyguards throw me out of the company. I watched helplessly as Lucy died in the operating room while he boarded an international flight to travel the world with Vivian. It wasn't until I finished Lucy's funeral that Leon, fresh from his trip, finally found me and said carelessly: "Alright, you and Lucy have always wanted to go to the amusement park, right? I'll take you next week." But he didn't know that from the moment Lucy died on that operating table, I decided I was done with him. Our marriage was over.
I was packing up Lucy's belongings when Leon, just back from his world tour, finally returned home at his leisure. "Circe, give me a shoulder massage. These past few days of traveling wore me out." Hearing this, I, who used to love my husband like my life depended on it, now said nothing and continued packing in silence. Seeing that I ignored him, Leon frowned, then seemed to remember something and suddenly laughed. "Don't tell me, Circe, you're still jealous about me traveling with Vivian?" Vivian was the daughter of Nightcrest pack's Beta, and also his first love. To accompany Vivian on a world tour, Leon didn't hesitate to abandon our critically ill Lucy, leaving her to die miserably on that cold operating table. Thinking of Lucy's eyes gradually losing their warmth, my heart felt like it was being stabbed with an awl. Before I could speak, Vivian walked through the door looking relaxed, saying in fake concern: "Oh my! Luna Circe, this is all my fault for insisting Leon travel with me to relax." "But don't worry, we just traveled together, that's all. Really, nothing happened." Her words sounded casual, but the two of them wore matching couple shirts and couple rings, looking as sweet as real lovers walking down the street. Meanwhile, my wedding ring with Leon had long been discarded somewhere unknown. Seeing that I still didn't speak, Leon finally sighed with a helpless expression. "Alright, stop being angry. I'll transfer you an extra five hundred dollars this month for living expenses. Buy Lucy something nice to eat." "Just be grateful that I'm good to you both. No need to thank me." Looking at the transfer record on my phone screen, I only felt it was utterly ironic. He spent over a million dollars traveling the world with Vivian, constantly buying designer brands, any random bag costing tens of thousands. And now, he was giving me five hundred dollars as if he were bestowing upon me some enormous favor. Standing to the side, Vivian could barely suppress her laughter as she said mockingly: "Luna Circe, five hundred dollars isn't little. Hurry up and thank Leon." "If you ask me, it's good for kids to suffer a bit when they're young. That way they won't be spoiled by money in the future!" Such absurd reasoning, yet Leon believed it completely. To keep Lucy from being "spoiled," he strictly controlled mine and Lucy's expenses every month, only giving us two hundred dollars for living costs. I used to fight with him about this all the time, because I wanted to give Lucy a better life, but now that Lucy was dead, there was no point in saying anything more. With that thought, I transferred the money straight back and said flatly: "No need. I don't need it." The smile on Leon's face froze instantly, then he said helplessly: "Circe, I already apologized to you. What more do you want?" Before I could respond, Vivian's mocking voice came from beside me. "I think she just thinks five hundred dollars is too little, right?" "Luna Circe, I'm not trying to criticize you, but with your materialistic attitude, how can you set a good example for Lucy?" She lectured me from her high horse. Hearing this, Leon also looked at me with disappointment. "Circe, we've only been married a few years and you've already become this greedy?" "In a few more years, are you going to want my company shares and my family assets too?" Hearing Leon's interrogation, I couldn't help but laugh bitterly at myself. Leon and I were fated mates. Back then, he was a distinguished Alpha, and I was just an ordinary werewolf. After meeting me, he broke up with Vivian to pursue me. Before marriage, he said: "The difference in our status doesn't matter, Circe. No matter what your family background is, I will love you." But after marriage, once Vivian returned to the country and found him, he always mocked me: "Someone of your status should be laughing in your sleep that you married me. Don't fantasize about things that don't belong to you. The few hundred dollars I give you each month is already a gift." Now, hearing him say such things again, I no longer had the energy to argue. But my silence, in his eyes, became guilt. The next moment, Leon said irritably: "Looks like Vivian was right. You're not a qualified mother at all." "I'm doing this to cultivate our daughter's spirit of hard work and endurance." "If you keep this up, and Lucy ends up as greedy and materialistic as you in the future, how are we supposed to maintain this family?" Watching him act so serious, I only felt it was ironic. His so-called hard work and endurance meant that if I asked him for an extra twenty dollars for groceries, he would lecture me for hours about coveting his family fortune. Even when Lucy got a good test score and wanted to eat a small piece of cake, he would point at her nose and scold: "So materialistic at such a young age, you'll definitely be greedy when you grow up!" "Your mother is going to spoil you sooner or later!" Thinking of this, I was about to tell him about Lucy's situation. "Leon, Lucy has already—" But before I could finish, Vivian at the door suddenly wailed. The next moment, Leon didn't even bother to continue lecturing me and immediately rushed to Vivian's side. "Vivian, what's wrong?" Vivian waved her hand pretentiously. "Leon, I'm fine. I just suddenly felt uncomfortable. Maybe I'm allergic to some of the flowers in your house." "I'm okay, don't let me interfere with your family reunion." Hearing this, Leon shook his head. "Your health is more important. I'll take you to the hospital right now." Just before leaving, Leon seemed to remember something and turned back to look at me, sighing earnestly. "Circe, let's both cool down for a bit." "When I get back, we'll talk properly about taking our daughter out next week." But he didn't know that Lucy was no longer in this world, and I didn't want to wait for him anymore.
After collecting my thoughts, I brought my resignation letter and went straight to the company to process my departure. After marrying Leon, I had been working at his company. Along the way, colleagues around me pointed and whispered. "Isn't that Circe? How does she still have the face to come to the company?" "Right? Doesn't know her place. Last month she had the nerve to ask Leon for a hundred thousand dollars, and Leon had security throw her out." "With her salary, how many years would she have to work for Leon to earn a hundred thousand?" "Haha, ignore this clown, let's go..." Hearing these voices, I laughed bitterly at myself. After years of marriage, Leon never publicly announced our relationship, and to avoid suspicion, he always arranged for me to work as an ordinary employee at the bottom. No one knew that I was Nightcrest pack's mysterious Luna. All these years I worked diligently, no matter how many all-nighters I pulled, to help the company close deal after deal. I just wanted to become a little more excellent, to make Leon acknowledge Lucy and me. But my promotion applications were rejected by him time and time again. I went to him confused, wanting an explanation. He just smiled and told me: "Circe, this is all training for you, so you can be a better wife and mother!" I was speechless, thinking he must have his own plans. But the day Vivian returned to the country, he mobilized dozens of luxury cars to welcome her at the airport, with deafening fireworks. That night, Vivian parachuted into the company and was appointed vice president. Only then did I understand—the difference between love and lack of love was simply too obvious. If that was the case, there was no need to continue this ridiculous marriage. I submitted my resignation. The moment I walked out of the company, I thought I would feel heavy-hearted, but instead I only felt relieved. All these years, I was like a bird with broken wings, trapped in a cage, only feeling oppression. But now, freedom stretched before me. I went to Lucy's grave. In front of the small tomb, I carefully placed all the toys she loved when she was alive. I stayed with Lucy until late at night before dragging my exhausted body home. Unexpectedly, when I opened the door, I found Leon unusually waiting for me at home. "Look what time it is. I thought you'd learned to stay out all night." On the sofa, Leon sat with furrowed brows and crossed arms, his face full of displeasure. This expression meant he was waiting for me to coax him. But I only felt it was strange. Before, even when Vivian was just slightly injured, he would stay by her side caring for her, not coming home all night. But today, Vivian had made such a fuss she ended up in the hospital, yet he wasn't there taking care of her? Not that it was my business. I was too lazy to ask. I asked flatly: "Do you need something?" My cold tone made Leon's expression stiffen. Before, no matter what happened, I always greeted him with a smile, but since he returned from his trip, I seemed to have become a different person. I didn't fight with him or make a fuss, and even the way I looked at him had lost its warmth. This made him feel uneasy inside, and he hurried to say: "You're still angry about me traveling with Vivian, aren't you? I already told you, it was just to relax." "Didn't Lucy always say she wanted to go to the beach? Fine, once I finish my current work, I'll take you and Lucy too. Happy now?" The peace offering he extended sounded more like charity to my ears. To him, Lucy and I were like two pets—played with when he was in a good mood, kicked aside when he wasn't. Leon suddenly remembered something and looked at me strangely. "Huh? Where's Lucy? I haven't seen her since I got back." "Did you send her to your mother's house?" I looked at him in disbelief. He'd been back for two days and only now thought to ask about Lucy? He had no place for Lucy in his heart, much less for this family. Before I could speak, Vivian walked out of the bathroom wearing my bathrobe.
Seeing me there, Vivian didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, like the lady of the house, she very enthusiastically invited me in: "Luna Circe is here! Come in and sit, don't be shy." My breath caught, and the words I hadn't finished were choked off. I looked questioningly at Leon on the sofa. "What is she doing here?" Seeing my expression, Leon looked a bit guilty. "Vivian hasn't been feeling well lately, so I just brought her home to make it easier to take care of her. Don't overthink it." I suddenly understood. No wonder Leon was home tonight—it was all for Vivian. After speaking, Leon even looked relieved. "Good thing you already sent Lucy to your mother's house, otherwise with so many people at home it really would be inconvenient." But I only felt it was ironic. He hadn't noticed Lucy's disappearance at all, and instead his heart was full of concern for Vivian. Seeing this, Vivian pretended to feel guilty. "It's all my fault. I'm interrupting your married life. Luna Circe, I'm just staying for a few days. You're not angry, are you?" But her eyes were full of triumph and provocation. Afraid I would make a scene, Leon quickly explained: "Circe, don't worry. I already discussed it with Vivian. She'll sleep on the sofa, I promise she won't disturb us." But the next second, I saw deep heartache in his eyes. How could he bear to let Vivian sleep on the cold sofa? If I hadn't suddenly come back, he would definitely be holding Vivian tightly in his arms. With this thought, I spoke: "She had an allergic reaction today. She's already not feeling well, how can she sleep on the sofa? She should sleep in the master bedroom." Hearing me say this, Vivian's face immediately lit up with joy. "Really? Circe, you're so generous." Leon also breathed a sigh of relief. "Circe, I'm glad you can think this way. I was just worried you'd be jealous of Vivian and have another big fight with me." He thought I had become sensible and wouldn't fight with him over such small matters. Anyway, I was leaving. What did it matter to me where anyone slept? Just as Leon was happily pulling Vivian to move into the master bedroom, I had already quietly packed my luggage and was preparing to stay at a hotel. But just as I reached the door, Leon, who had suddenly emerged from the master bedroom, saw me and quickly blocked my way. "Circe, it's so late. Where are you going?" I smiled faintly. "To make room for you and Vivian, of course." Hearing this, Leon's face instantly turned iron-blue, and he said through gritted teeth: "Circe, what do you mean by that?" "I already explained everything clearly. It's because Vivian isn't feeling well that I brought her home for a few days, and you personally agreed to let her stay in the master bedroom. What are you trying to pull now?" "Don't you have any compassion at all?" He went on and on in my ear, but I only felt it was laughable. I used to fight with him over Vivian, and he would call me inconsiderate and unreasonable. Now that I was being sensible and not fighting, he was unhappy again. Vivian pretended to wipe away tears. "I knew Circe was still angry at me. This is all my fault. I should just leave. Let me die in pain on the street." Such a clumsy performance, yet Leon believed it. He pulled Vivian protectively behind him. "Vivian, you're staying here tonight. I'd like to see who dares to kick you out!" Then, arms crossed, he said coldly to me: "Quite capable now, aren't you? If you've got the guts, then leave!" He was certain I loved him and wouldn't really leave. But from the moment Lucy died, my love for him had completely disappeared, and I would never forgive him for the rest of my life. I laughed coldly, picked up my suitcase, and left. Leon stared blankly at my retreating figure, unable to come back to his senses for a long time. It wasn't until I got on the elevator that I heard Leon shouting behind me: "Go ahead! If you leave, don't you dare come back!" But he didn't know that I really would never look back. He had lost me forever. At the hotel, I slept soundly through the night. Early the next morning, I opened my phone to find dozens of missed calls, all from Leon. The last call was half an hour ago. I felt a bit strange. Had he not slept all night? He always used to tell me to be more generous and stop fighting with Vivian, but when had he become so petty? When I opened the door, Leon sat in the chair looking haggard. As soon as he saw me, he became instantly agitated. "Just because I let Vivian stay at the house, you're throwing a tantrum by running away and quitting your job, is that it?"
I didn't answer directly, but frowned and asked: "How did you know I was here?" Leon's voice was hoarse. "I checked your bank card transaction records." Only then did I remember that shortly after we got married, Leon took sole control of the household finances, strictly controlling mine and Lucy's expenses. The bank cards were all under his name too. It seemed I couldn't keep that bank card either. But what confused me was why he wasn't at home taking care of Vivian. What was he doing looking for me? Leon uncharacteristically grabbed my hand gently. "I know you're still angry about last night." "So this morning, as soon as Vivian recovered a bit, I immediately sent her home. Don't worry, I made her sleep on the sofa." I looked at him in surprise. He never used to explain these things to me. Whenever I fought with him about them, he would say I was petty and that dirty-minded people see everything as dirty. But now that I wasn't asking, he was going on and on in my ear. I felt annoyed and pushed him away expressionlessly. "Are you done? If so, I need to go to a job interview." During this time, I had sent out many resumes, and several major companies had already extended offers to me. But just as I was about to leave, Leon grabbed me, his voice trembling: "Circe, do you have to be so ruthless?" "Vivian and I grew up together. She's my first love. I just want her to have a good life. Is that wrong?" "Besides, haven't I been good to you and Lucy?" "All these years, everything you and Lucy eat, wear, and use—who paid for it all?" "How can you do this to me after everything I've done for you?" Seeing his self-righteous expression, I felt utterly ironic. Because he only gave Lucy and me two hundred dollars a month, which wasn't even enough for food, let alone school, transportation... To make sure Lucy had enough to eat, I worked three part-time jobs after my regular work. That's also why, in the end, I couldn't even scrape together the hundred thousand dollars for surgery, and could only watch helplessly as Lucy died miserably on that operating table. Leon said softly at this moment: "Circe, stop this nonsense. Bring Lucy home with me and let's live as a proper family of three, okay?" He looked at me pitifully, but I only felt it was laughable. Why should I be like a dog, doing whatever he wanted me to do? Seeing me standing there with a stern face, not speaking, he reluctantly relented: "Then... from now on I'll raise your and Lucy's living expenses to five hundred dollars a month!" "Lucy said she wanted to go to the beach, right? We'll leave today. That should be good enough, right?" "Look, I even bought her the swimsuit she's been wanting." He finished speaking and looked at me expectantly. Because he felt the conditions he offered were attractive enough that I had no reason to refuse. I laughed coldly. "You want to take Lucy to the beach, do you?" "Then come with me." Leon had no idea what was about to happen. He thought I had forgiven him. Even after following me into the car, he was still grinning foolishly: "We're an old married couple and you're still preparing surprises for me?" "Alright, I'll give you face and reluctantly go see what it is." But when I drove the car to Lucy's gravesite, Leon looked confused. "Circe, weren't we going to your mother's house to see Lucy?" "Why did you bring me to this kind of place?" But the next second, when Leon saw our Lucy's photo on the tombstone in front of him, the swimsuit he had bought for Lucy immediately fell to the ground.
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