Chapter 144 Complicated.

Chapter 144: Complicated Family Histories

Chapter 144: Complicated Family Histories

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

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Hugo approached me in the corridor, his amber eyes filled with concern. “Elena, how are you feeling? Is your bcdy alright?”

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I paused, surprised by his gentle inquiry. “I’m fine, thank you.”

“I need to apologize for my father’s behavior yesterday,” he said quietly. “His harsh words weren’t directed at you personally.”

I smiled, touched by his consideration. “I understand it’s because of my identity. I didn’t take those words to

heart.”

Hugo’s expression remained troubled. “Are you truly not bothered by what he said?”

“I’ve heard all kinds of words before,” I replied honestly. “I can’t afford to take everything personally.”

Despite my reassurance, found myself curious about the deep animosity I’d witnessed. The business cooperation between my former mentor Professor Theodore Ashworth and Margaret Blackwood suggested their families maintained decent relations.

Yet Hugo’s father Theodore had shown such strong reaction to anyone with the Blackwood surname. “What’s the real reason for this deep–seated grudge between your families?” I asked directly.

Hugo looked surprised. “Marcus hasn’t told you?”

I shook my head, waiting for his explanation.

After a moment of silence, he spoke calmly. “My mother had a romantic relationship with Marcus’s father Alexander Blackwood.”

My eyes widened in shock.

“This relationship continued even after she mated with my father,” Hugo continued, his voice steady despite the painful revelation.

I stared at him, stunned by this revelation. The complexity of these family relationships was beyond anything

I’d imagined.

“My father harbored resentment because of this emotional entanglement,” Hugo explained further. “He believed for years that my mother still had feelings for Alexander Blackwood.”

The pieces suddenly fell into place. /‘That’s why he has such prejudice against anyone connected to the

Blackwood family.”

Hugo nodded grimly. “Exactly.”

I suddenly understood why my in–laws seemed respectful but distant with each other. There was no love

between them.

was due to inherited personality traits. Now I realized it was because of the absence

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someone with whom I share mutual affection, Hugo said quietly. “Unlike my parents‘

a weight of longing

(God’s POV)

her mate William with a lunch container. She found him staring blankly

favorite venison stew,” she said,

acknowledged her presence. His face remained clouded with disappointment

the card,” Clara said carefully. “She explained that someone was threatening her, not

she was wrong, she should come apologize in

please don’t be

be discharged from this hospital,” he

said

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room at that moment, carrying IV supplies. “Time for

“Nurse, is it possible for

afraid it’s too early. The surgery was recent,

continued monitoring.”

he turned

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

Complex, Rachel

the hospital.

explained. “They prefer

rang, interrupting our

the door to find Marcus standing there

I could respond, Amber Stone appeared

this?”

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apartment,” Marcus explained smoothly. “But it lacks furniture, so I

this is highly inconvenient,

only for one night,” he insisted. “I’ll move next door

clearly sensing the tension

only. But

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he had no

Hugo while leaving the building. His amber eyes

was instant and

coincidence,” Hugo said coldly, his gaze fixed

golden eyes challenging. “Not a coincidence

apartment building and moved next door,”

provocation.”

Elena and I aren’t divorced yet,” Marcus replied

defensive.”

least I have more

comparison hit its mark. Marcus’s jaw

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