Chapter 122

~ Rayel’s POV

A memory surfaced. My father had once mentioned a room that belonged to his grandfather. They hadn't gotten along, and after my grandfather's passing, my father had ordered the room sealed and untouched. This, I realized, was the very same room.

The room's pristine condition was a stark contrast to the dust and neglect I had expected. Curiosity gnawed at me. I crept closer, reaching out to push on the doorknob. It wouldn't budge, it was locked. But from the inside!

Confused, I rapped on the door. "Hello? Is anyone there?"

A woman's voice, laced with surprise, echoed back. "Who is it? Are you Luna Hazel?"

I heard her footsteps approaching the door, but it remained firmly shut. When I didn't answer, the footsteps stopped.

Something wasn't right. I pushed against the door with all my strength. It creaked open a sliver, revealing a glimpse of a cluttered room and... a woman.

The sight that greeted me was a shock. A heavily pregnant woman stood there, her eyes wide with alar