After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 26. Rejection and

Chapter 26: Rejection and Confrontation

Chapter 26: Rejection and Confrontation

(Sophia’s POV)

In the dimly lit hospital ward, I watched Marcus settle into the uncomfortable chair beside Oliver’s bed. The moonlight streaming through the window cast shadows across his sharp features.

This was my chance. My boldest move yet.

“There’s no spare bed for caregivers tonight,” I said softly, moving closer to him. “We’ll have to share the

space.”

My heart pounded as I reached for his coat. My fingers trembled slightly as I began unbuttoning it.

I had desired him for so long. Six years of regret burned in my chest like acid.

Why had I chosen another man? Why had I gotten pregnant with someone else’s child?

If I could go back, I would never have left Marcus’s side.

My fingers worked on the second button, then the third. Marcus remained still, his breathing steady.

Suddenly, his hand caught mine. His grip was firm but not painful.

“We shouldn’t do this,” he said quietly.

His golden eyes met mine in the darkness. There was no desire there, only careful distance.

He rebuttoned his coat with methodical precision. Each button felt like a rejection stabbing through my

heart.

“Oliver is asleep now,” he said, standing up. “I should go.”

I remained frozen as he walked toward the door. My face burned with humiliation.

“Marcus, wait-”

The door closed with a soft click that echoed like thunder

extended where his coat had been. The pale moonlight made everything

like poison spreading through my veins. This was

(Elena’s POV)

I arrived at the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute early.

9 AM department meeting. The timestamp showed the group

wasn’t in this

at 9:15, Senior William Cross was already speaking. All

sat around the table, taking

Chapter 26: Rejection and.

Senior William said sharply as I entered.

me. I felt their curious starès like

calmly. “I wasn’t notified of this

her tablet with perfectly crafted surprise. “But I announced it in the group

the right amount of confusion.

expression darkened. “Do you think your special status exempts you from hospital

sharp with disapproval.

humiliation. “Which group chat are you referring

phone, showing the group member list.

the screen carefully. Every staff member’s name was

see,” I said quietly. “I

colleagues shifted uncomfortably in their

was deliberate workplace exclusion?” I asked,

face paled slightly. She hadn’t expected me to challenge

said quickly.

her phone. “I’ll add

replied.

throat awkwardly. The logic of my argument was

grew darker with each passing second.

sincerely apologize,” she said through gritted teeth. “I’ll be more careful

resentment burning behind her false

to organize reports

my mother’s number.

afternoon?” Patricia’s voice sounded strained. “There’s something

need to discuss.”

near the institute. The familiar weight