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?

clear my thoughts. There were too

morning came too quickly. Hugo returned to Riverside City,

like he

handle,” he’d said at breakfast, barely meeting

back soon?”

was

I’d done something wrong. The easy friendship we’d built seemed

overnight.

for another two days, spending time with my foster family.

walks through the gardens.

in years, I felt like I belonged somewhere. Like I had a real family who

for the year was over. I had to

chest tight with unexpected emotion. I’d

She’s

people.

breakfast with the Whitmore family father and son at the

territory in a few days. Will you come back

a few seconds before replying. The decision felt heavier

City first. I’ve been on vacation for too long, and Professor Ashworth has entrusted me with the nanotherapy project. I should go

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

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

sister, you think I’m idle at home?” His indignation was so genuine 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 want your sister to manage it for