After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 24: The Confrontation

(Elena’s POV)

The word “child” flashed through my mind like lightning. Oliver Rivers‘ face immediately appeared in my thoughts.

I couldn’t think of any other reason that would make Marcus lose control like this. His accusation about

being ruthless toward a child could only mean one thing.

“I don’t understand what you mean,” I responded with cold mockery, my voice steady despite the burning

sensation on my cheek.

Marcus grabbed my wrist with brutal force. His fingers dug into my skin like iron clamps.

“Did you buy the cake?” he demanded, his grip tightening until pain shot up my arm.

I instinctively tried to pull away, my nose tip reddening from the strain. “I bought it at Sophia’s request. What’s

wrong with that?”

Marcus yanked me closer until we were inches apart. His golden eyes blazed with fury that made my blood

run cold.

“Oliver is allergic to chocolate,” he revealed, his voice low and dangerous. “That cake nearly killed him.”

The words hit me like a physical blow. My expression became dazed as the implications sank in.

“Sophia never told me about any allergy,” I whispered, my voice barely audible.

Marcus’s face twisted with disbelief. “You’re lying. Sophia is his mother – she would certainly know about his

allergies and must have informed you.”

His accusation cut deeper than any physical wound. The certainty in his voice showed he had already decided I was guilty.

nowhere to retreat.

sword ready to

one–sided story without question. He

Emotions surged like ocean waves, choking

tried desperately to explain. “Sophia truly didn’t tell me.

thought all children liked that type of cake,” I continued, my

remained cold and unmoved. “Do you expect

effectively shut down any further explanation. The finality in his

protests were worthless.

the pediatric ward. His grip on my wrist r loosened as

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Chapter 24 The Confrent

room where Sophia sat worriedly beside the bed. She held Olivers

both of hers

sweetheart,” she pleaded softly, her

white sheets. Red rashes were still visible on his

pushed me toward the bedside with rough force. “This is the result of your

directly at Sophia, my voice steady despite my inner turmoil. “Did you mention your son’s

with tears. She looked up at

“Do you want to see Oliver

to continue my explanation, Marcus cut me off sharply. He stepped forward to protect

you still refuse to repent?” he demanded, his voice

unaware of the allergy,” I

freely. “Regardless of any misunderstandings between us, you should have come to

my only child,” she

know,” I repeated, my voice barely above

palm against the back of my neck. With firm pressure, he forced me to

until Oliver wakes up,” he declared coldly. “Why

against the hard floor. Despite the physical discomfort, I refused to

something I hadn’t done.

Oliver finally awakened, Sophia rushed

with tired eyes. “Uncle,” he called

softening

clever child wanted more attention from Marcus. “I still hurt. Can you