After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 179: She’s Still a Luna of the Blackwood Family!

Chapter 179: She’s Still a Luna of the Blackwood Family!

(Elena’s POV)

My smile froze instantly, and I turned my face away. “Why are you bringing him up for no reason?” The question hit me like a cold slap. I hadn’t expected Hugo to connect the dots so quickly.

Hugo Ashworth remained calm and said, “The person wearing the mask that night was him, right?”

A trace of surprise flashed in my eyes. I was shocked that he knew about this. How had he figured it out so easily?

From my expression, Hugo realized he was right. He quietly withdrew his gaze and said flatly, “He’s quite devoted.”

After speaking, Hugo walked past me and entered the hotel lobby. His movements were stiff, almost mechanical.

I stood there, looking at him entering the elevator with a puzzled expression. I wondered what was wrong with him.

The elevator doors closed with a soft ding, leaving me alone in the lobby. Something had shifted between us, but I couldn’t pinpoint what.

Hugo’s tone had been different. Colder. More distant than usual.

I replayed his words in my mind. “He’s quite devoted.” The way he’d said it felt like an accusation.

Was Hugo angry that Marcus had shown up? Or was he disappointed in me for not telling him the truth?

to clear my thoughts. There were too many complications

morning came too quickly. Hugo returned to Riverside City, claiming to

felt abrupt. Almost like

he’d said at

back

not sure,” was

left wondering if I’d done something wrong. The easy friendship we’d

overnight.

in the Northern Territory for another two days, spending time with my foster family. The Whitmore estate felt like a sanctuary after all the

took long walks through the gardens. Samuel shared stories about my mother over

like I belonged somewhere.

year was over. I had to return to Riverside City early

thought of leaving made my chest tight with unexpected emotion. I’d grown attached to

She’s

people.

Whitmore family father and son at the estate. The dining room felt warm and inviting in the morning

put food on my plate, asking, “We’ll be returning to our main territory in a few

seconds before replying.

long, and Professor Ashworth has entrusted me

really going back for work, or was I running away from the complications

overwork yourself. You can always talk to your brother if you need anything; he’s

family dynamic felt natural, comfortable. Samuel shot him a glance. “Aside from finding your sister, when have you ever done anything useful? I wanted you to take over the family