After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 227: Loved Her Long Ago

Chapter 227: Loved Her Long Ago.

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

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Professor Theodore Ashworth came back to his senses and nodded. “It’s rare for Elena to come over, so let’s stay for dinner together.”

I found myself unable to refuse their hospitality. “Thank you for the invitation.”

Mia clapped her hands together with delight. “Wonderful! I’ll tell the kitchen to prepare extra dishes.”

As lunchtime approached, the sound of heels clicking against marble announced someone’s arrival. Evelyn Ashworth entered the dining room, her posture rigid and professional. She wore an elegant business suit, and Selina Walsh followed closely behind, carrying Evelyn’s briefcase and maintaining a respectful distance.

Evelyn’s eyes swept across the room, landing briefly on me before quickly averting her gaze. She pulled out her chair with practiced efficiency and sat down without ceremony.

Professor Theodore looked up from his place at the head of the table. “How are things at the company? Is Max still handling those pack matters?”

Evelyn picked up her knife and fork with deliberate movements. “He’s dealing with some territorial disputes. He’ll return later this evening.”

She turned toward me with a polite but distant smile. “I hope the lunch suits your taste, Miss Blackwood. We weren’t expecting guests today.”

I returned her smile with equal politeness. “I’m not a picky eater. Everything looks wonderful.”

The conversation continued with careful pleasantries until Evelyn’s tone shifted slightly. “I haven’t seen your mother–in–law, Victoria, for years. Is she doing well?”

The question hung in the air like a challenge. I recognized the subtle reminder of my mated status immediately.

My spine straightened as I met her gaze directly. Is she close to Victoria? I haven’t heard

Victoria mention that.

I paused, letting my words sink in before continuing. “I will tell her and let her know how much you miss her.”

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curved into an amused smile. He seemed to

Professor

Blackwood, you should mind your

a response, Hugo’s voice cut through the tension like ice. “What right

so cold that Selina

“Those around us should understand the principle of treating

at Evelyn made his

jaw tightened, but she maintained her

flushed with embarrassment. “I apologize

nodded graciously. “It doesn’t matter. Just remember

full, and I

his

won’t be necessary,”

take her instead! Would

smiled at the young woman’s eagerness. “I’d appreciate

(Hugo Ashworth’s POV)

Elena left, I placed my chopsticks on the table with deliberate

exactly did you mean by your actions today?”

mask slipping back into place. “I only wanted my son to be more sober

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Professor Theodore. “Your grandfather is

matter.”

a direct argument with me. Her strategy

Blackwood family,” she continued. “The Ashworth family cannot steal another

studying her carefully. “Have

surface. “I could have taken action long ago if I

toward the

sharp intake of breath. Regret