Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 62: June Osborne

Ophelia shook her head. "No. Palmer never traveled to Ghana, and according to old church staff, he simply said

he was protecting two lives and requested that Kelly and her child be kept low profile. It seems their real

enemies were here, in the Kingdom."

Eleanor tapped her fingers thoughtfully on the armrest. "What about Kelly's background?"

Ophelia smiled faintly. "Kelly worked as a finance officer in the church. Despite having no listed educational

background, she was described as better at financial management than trained professionals. She even acted as

an unofficial Director of Finance for a time."

"In my opinion," Ophelia said, voice firm, "she likely had a high-level degree or professional training but had to

bury her identity for her safety."

Eleanor nodded in affirmation while Ophelia continued. "When her daughter was born, the Archdeacon chose to

nher June Osborne, in honor of the first female Dean of any medieval cathedral in Britain. It was a symbolic

gesture. Archdeacon Cole Palmer made her nknown to all the staff and treated her like a child personally

protected by the Church. | learned this detail from an elderly staff member... someone who had worked closely

with Kelly Wilson during those years."

Ophelia paused briefly, allowing her words to settle. Eleanor said nothing, her eyes narrowed thoughtfully.

Ophelia continued.

"After her birth, June showed remarkable intelligence and a strong aptitude for learning. From a very young age,

she outshone her peers. She began her education at a local church-run school, where tuition was free for

children from underprivileged families. Yet even among them, she stood out. With each stage of her academic

life, she earned numerous scholarships and academic awards. She never once needed to pay for her education."

"She completed her bachelor’s degree in International Business, Finance, and Economics at the University of

Manchester," Ophelia added. "She was admitted with a full university scholarship and graduated with the highest

honors, sweeping every award in her department. Currently, she’s pursuing her Master's degree in Business

Analysis and Strategic Management at the Alliance Manchester Business School. Again, under a full scholarship."

Ophelia paused for a moment, then continued. "While studying, she worked part-tat various places... KFC,

Tesco, UNIQLO, and others. Later, she gained recognition in retail sales and was awarded several performance

accolades from these companies. Recently, she worked at Louis Vuitton for over a year, where she won

‘Employee of the Month’ three times and was nominated for the regional ‘Best Retail Assistant’ award."

"But..." Ophelia’s expression darkened slightly, "things took a turn recently. Few days ago, she unintentionally

offended a wealthy woman who visited the store. A few days later, that woman returned with a group of high-

society friends, all with membership cards. They caused a scene, lodged a formal complaint with the corporate

office, and accused June of misconduct."

"The store manager initially defended her, but the corporate response was swift, and June was terminated. Soon

after, the sgroup of women began contacting other high-end stores in the area, warning them against hiring

her. Whether out of fear or caution, every place she applied later turned her down. Eventually, she ended up

working off-the-books at the gas station."

Eleanor frowned. "If the former Archdeacon was protecting her, why was she forced into such desperation?

Doesn't the university scholarship cover her expenses?"

"| wondered that too," Ophelia said. "So, | dug deeper. Currently, she’s receiving the Manchester Alumni Loyalty

Discount, meaning she pays no tuition for her Master's degree. She also receives a £200 stipend from a Church

foundation each month. Meanwhile, her mother, Kelly Wilson, receives a £600 pension from The Church of

England Pension Board. But..."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Almost two years ago, Kelly was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney

Disease. While NHS covered most of the direct medical costs, she was prescribed hdialysis... four-hour

sessions, three to four times a week. The dietary requirements, medications, and increased utility bills from the

dialysis equipment have placed a heavy financial strain on them. Their monthly medical expenses now exceed

£1000, and that’s a conservative estimate based on her GP's input."

"Though they still live rent-free in a house owned by the Church, their savings are nearly depleted. Kelly was

medically advised to stop working and took early retirement. The financial burden fell solely on June. That's why

she desperately needs part-twork, despite her rigorous academic commitments."

Eleanor remained silent for a few moments. Her fingers tapped gently on the armrest of her chair.

"So, this girl... June Osborne... is an exceptionally talented student, skilled in sales, resilient in the face of

hardship, and loyal to her mother. Yet now, she’s being punished by society for crossing paths with people like

us. People with too much power and too little empathy."

Ophelia didn’t answer. She waited.

Eleanor finally spoke, her voice decisive. "From what you've said, | can see potential in June. She's skilled,

driven, and currently vulnerable. This is the perfect moment to bring her in... especially because her troubles

stem from a situation | unintentionally caused."

She paused to think. "Meet with Kelly Wilson. Be respectful. Explain the circumstances behind June's job loss and

offer my personal apology. Then, invite June to Heimdall for a walk-in interview. Let her know that we're offering

a part-tposition with pay equal to or greater than her previous role at Louis Vuitton. The job will continue

until she completes her degree."

Ophelia nodded in understanding, but Eleanor wasn't finished.

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"Understood, Ma'am," Ophelia said, standing up.

Eleanor stood as well and walked toward the bathroom. "If that’s all, Id like to take a bath before dinner."

Ophelia gave a small bow. "Yes, Ma'am."

With that, she vanished into the shadows, leaving Eleanor alone with her thoughts.