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

acquired

myself to remain calm despite every instinct screaming at me to run. The surname Xavier confirmed

myself that Felix wasn’t the same person. He was too young to be the hooded

responded with polite restraint. “Mr. Xavier, you

meaningfully, his eyes never leaving my face. He seemed to be studying my reaction, searching

to shield me, clearly uncomfortable with

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heard about your engagement to the daughter of the Harrison family.

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hand on Hugo’s shoulder with casual familiarity. “If I

on his shoulder, his movement smooth but deliberate. “I await your happy

spine. Without another word, he walked toward the Steel Ascent and

of relief. But my expression remained serious as the full weight of his identity settled

turned to look at me, his scholarly features

carefully. “It’s

regret flickering across his refined features. “I apologize for the

sudden apology. “What are you apologizing

to invite you here, but it caused you to suffer,” Hugo

taking in his genuine concern and protective instincts. A small smile tugged at my

I said

looked at me expectantly, waiting

you that you are cold on the outside but

asked,

paused, then looked away, suddenly feeling self–conscious. “I… I was just

statement.”

tinged with helplessness, as

head, my cheeks warming slightly. “Professor Ashworth, I know

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me,” Hugo

stopped. The gentle firmness in his voice made me look

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