Rejected By My Mate; Claimed By Lycan Quadruplets Chapter 317

The morning sunlight streamed softly through the curtains as Kate lay comfortably on Ryan’s bed, her body half-covered by the blanket.

She held her phone tightly against her ear, her eyes glinting with satisfaction as she whispered into the receiver.

Rolly’s excited voice buzzed through the line.

“Kate, you won’t believe it! Mrs. Winters really went all out. She got Serena arrested last night!”

Kate’s eyes sparkled with delight, and a wide smirk curled on her lips.

She sat up slightly, her back against the soft pillows.

“What?!” She gasped in fake surprise, though her voice couldn’t mask the thrill she felt. “Are you serious?”

“Totally!” Rolly replied with excitement.

“It’s already all over the internet! Serena Winthrop was arrested for causing your miscarriage. The headlines are crazy!”

Kate let out a soft, breathy laugh and covered her mouth.

“Oh, Rolly, this is perfect. Just perfect! She deserves every bit of it. Now the world will finally see her for what she truly is—a home-wrecking witch!”

Rolly chuckled. “I told you Mrs. Winters would come through. That woman is like a lioness when it comes to protecting her family. And with the Winters’ influence, Serena’s reputation is ruined. I bet her company will sink from this scandal.”

Kate’s lips twisted into a grin. She lowered her voice.

“Good. Let her taste her own medicine. She thought she could take Ryan from me? She’s finished!”

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed in the hallway, getting closer.

Kate’s eyes widened.

“Shh, someone’s coming!” she whispered hurriedly. “Talk later!”

Without waiting for a reply, she ended the call, tossed her phone under the pillow, and immediately sank back against the bed, clutching her stomach as if in pain.

Her face twisted into a perfect mask of suffering just as the door opened.

Ryan entered, carefully balancing a tray of food. His eyes immediately softened with concern.

“Hey,” he said gently, “How are you feeling?”

Kate’s voice came out soft and weak.

“Still sore… but I’ll be okay…” She winced slightly for effect and fluttered her lashes as if the pain was unbearable.

Ryan’s brow furrowed, his guilt evident.

“I brought you some breakfast,” he said, setting the tray on her lap.

“I wasn’t sure what you’d want, so I made some toast and scrambled eggs. There’s tea, too. You need your strength.”

Kate forced a small smile, her voice trembling. “You didn’t have to… but thank you.”

Ryan sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes searching hers.

“You’ve been through so much because of me…” His voice was heavy. “I should have protected you better.”

Kate reached weakly for his hand, her fingers brushing his.

“Ryan… It wasn’t your fault. It was her…” She let her voice crack, her eyes glistening. “She did this to me… to us…”

Ryan’s jaw tightened, his voice cold with anger.

“Speaking of her… you won’t believe this.” He paused, his eyes burning. “Serena was arrested last night.”

Kate’s eyes widened in false shock. “Arrested?!” she gasped, placing a hand on her chest as if she couldn’t believe it.

“Oh, God… for what happened to our baby?”

Ryan nodded firmly. “Yes. Justice is finally being served. She’s going to pay for what she’s done.”

Kate’s lips trembled as she reached for his hand, squeezing it tightly.

“Justice… Yes, that’s all I ever wanted.” Her voice broke as she added, “I just… I just want our baby’s death to mean something.”

Ryan’s eyes softened with guilt and sorrow.

“I swear to you, Kate… I won’t rest until Serena faces the consequences. She won’t get away with hurting you.”

Kate gave him a fragile smile, her heart thudding with triumph beneath her sorrowful mask.

“Thank you, Ryan. That means… everything to me.”

Meanwhile… At the Police Station,

Mrs. Winters stormed through the entrance of the police station, her heels clicking against the polished floor.

Her face was set in a deep scowl, and her eyes blazed with determination. She wasn’t here to play games.

The police chief, a burly man with graying hair, looked up from his desk and immediately straightened.

“Mrs. Winters,” he greeted, his voice firm but respectful, “What brings you here this morning?”

Mrs. Winters didn’t waste time with pleasantries.

“I want an update on Serena Winthrop’s case,” she demanded, her voice cold and sharp. “I trust she is still behind bars?”

The chief’s expression faltered, and he rubbed the back of his neck. “Actually… Ms. Winthrop was released last night.”

Mrs. Winters froze, her eyes narrowing dangerously.

“What did you just say?” Her voice dropped, laced with venom.

The chief shifted uncomfortably. “Mr. Steve—Jacob Steve—intervened. There were negotiations, and…”

“You let her walk?!” Mrs. Winters’ voice cut through the air like a whip. Her face twisted with fury.

“Do you have any idea what that woman has done? She killed my grandchild!”

The chief tried to explain, his tone measured. “Mrs. Winters, there was no concrete evidence of foul play. Without proof—”

“Proof?!” Mrs. Winters exploded, her fists slamming on his desk.

“I gave you my word! Is my word not enough in this city anymore?” Her eyes blazed, her chest heaving with barely contained rage.

The chief raised his hands placatingly. “I understand your anger, but—”

“No,” Mrs. Winters cut him off coldly, “You don’t understand a damn thing.” She straightened, her voice low and lethal.

“If you think this is over, you’re mistaken. The Winters family will have justice.”

Without another word, she spun on her heel and stormed out, her heels stabbing against the tile.

The moment Mrs. Winters settled into the back seat of her car, she grabbed her phone and immediately called her son.

Ryan’s voice came through, “Mom?”

Her voice was tight with fury. “Ryan, you won’t believe this nonsense. Serena—that conniving bitch—was released from custody last night!”

There was a sharp pause.

Then Ryan’s voice erupted with shock and disbelief.

“What?!” he roared. “Are you serious?”

Mrs. Winters’ grip tightened around the phone.

“Yes, I just left the station. I heard one mischievous Steve Jacob pull some strings and get her out. I yelled at the police chief, but…” She gritted her teeth.

“This isn’t over. I won’t let her walk free after what she’s done to our family.”

Ryan’s voice was low and cold, his anger simmering. “She’s playing with fire.”

Mrs. Winters’ eyes flashed. “And fire is what she’ll get.”