Chapter 70

One day, I approached Ryder with a request to visit Mooncrest for my mother’s death anniversary. Thankfully, he agreed without hesitation, promising to accompany me and ensure that we properly paid our respects to my late mother.

His understanding and support meant the world to me, and together we made plans for the journey. We arranged to travel with a small entourage, including guards and servants, and to stay at the family estate in Mooncrest.

As we prepared for the trip, a wave of emotions washed over me at the thought of returning to my childhood home. I knew it would be a challenging journey, but I was determined to honor my mother's memory and find closure.

Additionally, I couldn't shake off the anticipation of the trip knowing that Freya and Astrid would be part of the entourage. While I didn’t intend to treat them poorly during our visit, I knew that being in Mooncrest as servants w