Chapter 31. Do I Still Love Him?

“Claire!” Master Ralph quickly ran towards me and gave me a tight embrace. I was so baffled that I found the feeling so strange. Before I went to the palace, his embrace was the most pleasant thing in the world. But now, it was like an empty home. It was strange and awkward, and I felt like I didn’t belong in his arms anymore.

 I thought it was because of Alpha Edison's mark on me.

I looked into Master Ralph’s eyes. There was still a small spark of love for him inside me. I still cared for him, and I knew it was not easy to forget all those years we were together.

“I was so worried about what happened to you last night, Claire. So Kendra and I decided to return here. How are you feeling? Did they do anything to you?” Master Ralph asked me. The way he stared at me made my heart beat so fast. I feel like I was that same servant back at Rutherford Manor because of the way he behaved in front of me.

“I think I am fine. They didn’t do anything to me, but some