After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 26

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-”

closed with a soft click that echoed

my hands still extended where his coat had been. The

hatred for Elena deepened like poison spreading through my veins. This was all her

(Elena’s POV)

early. My phone

through messages about a 9 AM department meeting. The timestamp showed the group was created yesterday

in

9:15, Senior William Cross

the table,

Chapter 26: Rejection and.

Elena,” Senior William said sharply as

turned toward me. I felt their curious starès

“I wasn’t notified of this

perfectly crafted surprise. “But

voice carried just the right amount of confusion. “Didn’t you

William’s expression darkened. “Do you think your special

was sharp with disapproval. “This

public humiliation.

the group

Every staff member’s name

see,” I said quietly. “I wasn’t added to this

fell silent. Several colleagues shifted uncomfortably

you suggesting this was deliberate workplace exclusion?” I asked,

hadn’t expected me to challenge

course not,” she said quickly.

her phone. “I’ll

necessary,” I replied. “The damage

throat awkwardly. The

with each passing second.

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

the resentment burning behind her

to organize reports for my

my mother’s number.

can we meet this afternoon?” Patricia’s

need to discuss.”

at a restaurant near the institute. The familiar weight of family obligations settled

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