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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.

between Alexander Blackwood and Marcus was due to inherited personality traits.

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be someone with whom I share mutual

weight of longing that made

(God’s POV)

Parker visited her mate William with a

your favorite venison stew,” she said, trying to

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returned the card,” Clara said carefully. “She explained

tightened. “If she knew she was wrong, she should come

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discharged from this hospital,” he interrupted firmly. “I feel uneasy staying

alarmed. “But the doctor said you need more time

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entered the room at that moment, carrying IV

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continued monitoring.”

frustration was evident as he turned away from both

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

Heights Residential Complex, Rachel

the hospital.

I explained. “They prefer to save money and recover at

doorbell suddenly rang,

Marcus standing there

respond, Amber Stone appeared

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planned to stay in the adjacent apartment,” Marcus explained smoothly. “But it lacks furniture, so

protest. “Marcus, this is highly inconvenient, especially with Rachel

night,” he insisted. “I’ll move

sensing the tension

said reluctantly. “One night only. But

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he had no intention of keeping that

while leaving the building. His amber eyes

was

coldly, his

forward, his golden eyes challenging. “Not a coincidence

this apartment building and moved next

provocation.”

I aren’t divorced yet,” Marcus replied smoothly, “your scheming behavior forces

defensive.”

with anger. “At least I have more principles than your former

its mark.

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