A Beauty In An All-Male Alpha Academy

Chapter 165: Was This Love?

The dull sound of the car filled her ears as her mind drifted away, heavy with thoughts of the changes that had shaken her life. She could not stop thinking. Marcus was her father? The thought did not sit well with her, and it tore at her heart.

Angela had always dreamed of finding out who her father was, whether he was alive or dead, and if alive, to meet him and his family, to know where she truly came from. But now that she had discovered she was from the Malynster bloodline, all of that longing had vanished. She wanted nothing to do with it anymore.

"I am so glad Marcus had to leave. He said it was urgent," Stales finally broke the silence. He couldn’t stand Marcus any longer. "Who knows what would have happened if he stayed?"

"I was afraid he and Hiro might fight," Samuel said as his eyes moved to Hiro, who was driving. His face showed how upset he was with the whole situation. "Do you really think he’s Angela’s father?"

Hiro did not reply. He already knew the truth, but he could also feel how much Angela was struggling with it. When he glanced at the rearview mirror, he saw her sitting quietly at the back, her head leaning against the window. The sight of her like that made his chest ache. She didn’t deserve this pain. Neither of her parents deserved her.

"We need to get to the party on time," Samuel said, changing the subject after Hiro stayed quiet. They had received Taros’ message earlier to meet at a famous restaurant. "He went all out. He booked the entire place."

"I still wonder how Miss Valois knew we were gone," Stales hissed, turning away. Then he noticed how unusually quiet Angela had been. "Hey... are you okay?"

Angela didn’t answer. She was lost in her own thoughts until Stales tapped her, pulling her back. She looked at him with confusion, wondering what was wrong.

"Have we reached the party already?" she asked, her hand moving toward the seatbelt.

"No... not yet, buddy," Stales stopped her gently, his voice filled with concern. "I just wanted to know if you’re alright."

did not reach her eyes. "I’m fine, Stales. Thank you for coming

nothing. And if you ever want to talk about Marcus, don’t hold

Angela stepped out as soon as the car stopped. Stales and Samuel tried to lighten her mood, throwing small jokes

before they could go in, his eyes searching hers. He could feel her pain, and

I actually thought he was dead, and even if I

wanted to reach out and touch her face, but he held back, not when she was trying to open up her heart. "You thought he was gone all your life, and now suddenly this man you don’t even like shows up and claims to be your father.

I don’t feel good about him,"

then don’t tell him," Hiro said, stepping closer.

she whispered, the tears finally

pulling her into his arms. Silence followed as she cried against him, wishing the truth about her father was

said as she pulled away from his embrace. She wiped her tears

go. "I want you to know that if you don’t want something,

hands tightly. His words made her feel lighter, safer. She wondered how he managed to ease her pain so easily when he had suffered so much himself. "Thank you. I’m really

you sure?" His brow lifted as he teased her, and

let’s go inside and celebrate your day," he

wondered how Taros and his team had managed to secure the place so quickly. Miss Valois would surely be speechless when she arrived, because this would prove

son. Do you have any idea what he meant?" Angela asked as they climbed the stairs

I don’t," Hiro