Barnell remained grim-faced and silent.
Although he was the leader of the clan, he could not show favoritism in the face of the facts.
Moreover, his daughter had been cornered by people from the Elder Council, so he could not openly help her.
If he openly defied the Elder Council's decision, his days as leader would be over.
He deeply regretted it now—regretted not killing Su Qiao in time and eliminating the threat once and for all.
Seeing several clan members closing in on her, Carlya backed away in panic and fury, her face filled with fear:
"I didn't! I never wanted to marry him, and I never wanted to be with him. He only saved me by chance. I really never wanted to be with him."
The Grand Elder said sternly, "Whether you did or not, you still have to come back with us. After all, you transformed in public and attracted the government's attention. That already violates the clan's laws."
Did she really not know how many people were hunting her outside?
And she still dared to wander around out here. Was she trying to drag their entire clan into trouble?
"This isn't my fault. Someone framed me. I didn't do it willingly."
"Dad, Mom, save me! Please save me!"
Carlya knew what awaited her if she was taken back to the clan. How could she possibly surrender without a fight?
As she retreated, she pleaded with her parents for help, tears welling in her eyes.
Her husband refused to speak, so Tina could only step forward herself. She stood in front of her daughter and anxiously explained:
"Grand Elder, Carlya already said that she never wanted to be with Selt. She has nothing to do with him. He only happened to save her once. Please let her