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

remain calm despite every instinct screaming at me to run. The surname Xavier confirmed my worst fears – this was connected to Fred Xavier, the man

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

myself, I responded with polite restraint. “Mr.

eyes never leaving my face. He seemed to be studying

uncomfortable with Felix’s

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about your engagement to the daughter of the Harrison

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placed a hand on Hugo’s shoulder with casual familiarity. “If I hold a mating ceremony,

hand on his shoulder, his movement smooth but deliberate. “I

another word, he walked toward the Steel Ascent and disappeared behind the closing

But my expression remained serious as the full weight

to look at me, his scholarly features creased with concern. “Are you

carefully. “It’s okay…

expression shifted, regret flickering across his refined features. “I

his sudden apology. “What are you

but it caused you to suffer,” Hugo said, his voice sincere. “I

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

Ashworth,” I said

expectantly, waiting for me

you are cold

Hugo asked, his tone

suddenly feeling self–conscious. “I… I was

statement.”

tone was tinged with helplessness, as if he were revealing

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

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rush to reject me,” Hugo said softly, interrupting

in his voice made me look

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