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.

myself backed against the cold wall with nowhere to retreat.

ready to cut

question. He had never trusted me

surged like ocean

explain. “Sophia truly didn’t tell me. I didn’t

of cake,” I continued, my

unmoved. “Do you expect me to believe

The finality in his tone made it clear

protests were worthless.

refusal, Marcus dragged me toward the pediatric ward. His grip on my

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Chapter 24 The Confrent

worriedly beside the bed. She held Olivers small hand

both of hers

softly, her voice filled

the white sheets. Red rashes were still visible on his

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

voice steady despite my inner turmoil. “Did you mention

reddened with tears. She looked up at me with confusion and

do you mean?” she asked, her voice trembling. “Do you want to see Oliver

to continue my explanation, Marcus cut me off sharply.

he demanded, his voice filled with righteous

was unaware of the allergy,” I insisted, my voice growing hoarse

her tears flowing freely. “Regardless of any misunderstandings

shouldn’t have involved my only child,” she

truly didn’t know,” I repeated, my voice

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

remain here until Oliver wakes up,” he declared coldly. “Why is admitting your mistake

over an hour, my knees aching against the hard floor. Despite the physical discomfort, I refused to

I wouldn’t confess to something I hadn’t done.

awakened, Sophia rushed to

Marcus with tired eyes. “Uncle,” he called in a hoarse

softening for

attention from Marcus. “I still hurt. Can