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At school, I was bullied, and my mother suddenly died tragically. Who is the murderer behind this? I have to painfully pursue the truth, but now the person I love is pushing me hard. Does he really understand what love is? Why can't misunderstandings be explained face to face? Why does bullying become a synonym for love? I can't give up. I will save myself from danger countless times. I will become the Alpha King.

Mated to the Alpha Brothers My Bullies

　　Just then, a knock at the door cut through the tension. I wanted to ignore it, but the knocking grew more insistent. "Who's there?" I called out, my voice firm.


　　The response made my heart sink. "Richard."


　　My eyes met Ross's, and for a moment, we just stared at each other. Then, Ross's face twisted into a scowl, and he took a step back, his eyes never leaving mine.


　　I hastily threw on my shirt and gave Ross a stern look.


　　"What?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with amusement.


　　Ross chuckled. "Why should I? I'm not doing anything wrong. I'm with my mate, after all," he said, his voice rising in defiance.


　　I shot him a warning glance. "Shh, keep your voice down."


　　Ross rolled his eyes, but I ignored him. I smoothed my hair and walked to the door, positioning myself to block Richard from view. I opened the door, and my heart skipped a beat.


Chapter 21