Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0140

Ella POV

The days between discovering David’s engagement and attending his event stretched out painfully slowly, a strange stillness settling over everything. My parents watched me closely, waiting for signs of heartbreak or

distress.

They expected me to be hurt, maybe even devastated, by the news. But the truth was, I wasn’t. The initial shock had faded quickly. I should have seen this coming after all, David had chosen Amanda in the original timeline. It only made sense that he would choose her again.

I tried to reassure my parents, telling them I wasn’t sad about David getting married. I had moved on, too; after all, I was now engaged to Alexander.

But the one thing that truly unsettled me was the thought of seeing David and Amanda together. I hadn’t faced them both since exposing their betrayal on our wedding night, and I wasn’t sure how I would feel. Anger? Sadness? My own reaction felt like a mystery.

I’d agreed to attend the event only because Alexander would be by my side. I trusted him to protect me, just as he had so many times before.

The event was tonight, which was why I’d made the trip to the capital to meet Alexander so we could arrive together. Alexander insisted we make a strong entrance–enough to shift some of the spotlight off David. Reminding people of the scandals surrounding him could help keep his reputation in check.

When I reached the top floor of Alexander’s building, I knocked, and the door opened almost instantly. Alexander stood there, smiling as he stepped aside to let me in.

“You’re early,” he said with a soft chuckle, closing the door behind me.

er all, I have no

“I wasn’t sure how long it would take us to get ready,” I replied, glancing around the room. “After idea what you had in store for me.‘

His eyes sparkled. “You suspected something, though.” He gestured to a garment bag hanging nearby. “And you were right. I bought you an outfit for tonight.”

I raised an eyebrow. “I have plenty of nice clothes, and I’m capable of buying new ones. You don’t always have to spoil me.”

“Of course I do,” he replied smoothly, a glint of mischief in his gaze. “You’re my fiancée. People would think I was cold if I didn’t ensure you had all the finest things.”

would make you cold,” I said with a laugh. “But I do appreciate your gifts. You have

slightly. “Not fashion, exactly–I simply know which dresses look good on you.” He stepped closer, his voice dropping to a playful murmur. “I

of him seeing me trying on wedding gowns flashed back. I managed a smile, but

how you find the time to shop so much,” I said, hoping to

I do own a shopping center,” he replied, a hint of amusement in his tone. “It’s easy to

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softly. “I hadn’t

gesturing toward the garment bag. “Feel

the mention of his bedroom, a warmth crept up my cheeks as memories from the night we’d spent together flickered in my mind. Before I could respond, Alexander cleared his

a small matter

curious. “What

like to strongly

I replied, frowning slightly. “But why do you bring it

team working for David, it seems wise to get a second opinion,” he

my mind that Dr. Bowman’s advice could have been influenced by the

said, forcing a smile. “Of course, I’ll meet with one of

“I’m glad to hear

to Lunar Lake,” I said. I glanced at the garment back that lay

agree,” he replied, going to pick up the garment bag along with a small, teal gift bag I hadn’t noticed before. He brought them to

said. “Why don’t you go ahead

I made my way to his bedroom. My heart thundered as memories of the

bring myself to regret. Though our relationship was supposed to be strictly business, I could

I could still control myself–and that

and opened the gift bag, curiosity getting the better of me. Inside was a delicate gold necklace, adorned with a rose–shaped

had remembered my favorite flower. It was a small