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?

head, trying to clear my thoughts. There were too many

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

Almost like he

some urgent matters to handle,” he’d said at

back soon?”

not sure,” was

done something wrong. The easy friendship we’d built

overnight.

with my foster family. The Whitmore estate felt like a sanctuary after all

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

felt like I belonged somewhere. Like

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

made my chest tight with unexpected emotion. I’d

She’s

people.

the 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 days. Will you come back with us, or go back to Riverside City

few seconds before replying. The

for too long, and Professor Ashworth has entrusted me with the

spoke them. Was I really going back for work, or was I running

good to be career–minded, but don’t overwork yourself. You can always talk to your brother

that I couldn’t help but smile. The 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 business, but you refused. Don’t tell me you