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 such

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

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

responded with polite restraint. “Mr. Xavier, you

face. He seemed to be

clearly uncomfortable with Felix’s attention.

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casual familiarity. “If I

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

chills down my spine. Without another word, he walked toward the Steel Ascent and disappeared behind the closing

But my expression remained serious

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

considering my words carefully. “It’s okay…

across his refined features. “I

was surprised by his sudden apology. “What are

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

and protective instincts. A small smile tugged at

Ashworth,” I said

me expectantly, waiting

ever told you that you are cold on the outside but warm on

Hugo asked, his tone

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

statement.”

know that?” Hugo’s tone was tinged with helplessness, as if he were

Ashworth, I know that you

Chapter 229: His

reject me,” Hugo

The gentle firmness in his voice made me look up

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