After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 229

Chapter 229: His Confession

Chapter 229: His Confession

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

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The tension from my encounter with the mysterious man still lingered in my chest like a cold stone. But before I could fully process what had just happened, another drama unfolded right before my eyes.

“Hugo, can you help me bring the gift to grandmother?” a familiar voice called out from behind us.

I turned to see Felix Xavier approaching, his predatory smile still playing at his lips. The same sinister gleam in his eyes that had made my skin crawl moments before.

Hugo didn’t respond to Felix’s greeting directly.

protective stance unmistakable.

lead, he

stepped slightly closer to me, his

“How long have you been back in the Northern Territory?” Hugo asked, his tone carefully neutral.

Felix’s smile widened, revealing perfect white teeth that somehow made him look more

dangerous. “Not long. But I’ve noticed many things have changed”

His gaze swept over me with deliberate slowness, making me feel like by a predator. The meaningful glint in his eyes intensified.

“For instance,” Felix continued, “the Central Healing

healer.”

ey being examined

has acquired such

screaming at me to run. The surname Xavier confirmed my worst fears – this was connected to Fred Xavier, the man from

wasn’t the same person. He

polite restraint. “Mr. Xavier, you flatter

He seemed to be studying my reaction,

uncomfortable with

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engagement to the daughter of the Harrison family. Should

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casual familiarity. “If I hold

his shoulder, his movement smooth but

chills down my spine. Without another word, he walked

breathed a small sigh of relief. But my expression

his scholarly features creased with concern. “Are you

“It’s okay…

regret flickering across his refined features. “I apologize

was surprised by his sudden apology. “What are you

my idea to invite you here, but it caused you to

in his genuine concern and

I

looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to

are cold on the outside but warm on the

asked, his

suddenly feeling self–conscious. “I… I was just making

statement.”

Hugo’s tone was tinged with helplessness,

my cheeks warming slightly. “Professor Ashworth, I

229: His

to reject me,” Hugo said softly, interrupting

heart stopped. The gentle firmness in his voice made

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