Chapter 148: Chapter 147:  A Way to Sever Ties

Chapter 147: A Way to Sever Ties

Lin, known for her fiery temper, might have lashed out at Cara for her reckless actions if not for the fact that Cara was Cain's wife. The three of them sat in silence around the wooden table, the air heavy with unspoken thoughts.

Suddenly, Lin broke the silence, her voice cutting through the quiet like a beacon. "I just remembered, didn't our scouts lose their lives to ferals while trying to rescue a wandering female near the Ilhu Falls?"

Pan turned to look at her, suspicion gleaming in her round hazel eyes. "Could it be—"

"Even if they were those ferals, it's likely just a fabricated story by that malevolent black wolf, Kythe. Those ferals seemed harmless enough during the market day," Cara interjected, her voice steady despite the lump in her throat. "I'm not defending them, but I've seen the depths of my brother-in-law's wickedness. Cain often warned me about his deceitful nature."