Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0179

Chapter 0179

Ella POV

My father was staring at me expectantly. I felt silly for how nervous I was, I knew that I had done nothing wrong. Facing his anger wasn’t something I was used to. I took a deep breath to calm myself.

“Alexander and I spent the afternoon figuring out a use for the land we gained from David,” I said. “That’s why we had the maps out.”

“What do you mean by that?” he asked. “It’s farmland; we’ll farm it.”

“David damaged the farmland,” I explained. “He salted the earth so we wouldn’t be able to plant there.”

The look of rage on his face only grew. “That rotten cheat,” he said in outrage. “So the land is useless to us? Why didn’t you call me immediately?”

“It’s not entirely useless,” I said. “We decided the best option is to create a solar farm. If we fill the space with solar panels, we can connect to the electrical grid, and with any luck, the pack could become energy- independent.”

I gestured vaguely, trying to gauge his reaction. “Alexander consulted his team, and they think it will work. The notes in the notebook were from their findings, and the map was a proposed layout for the panels.”

over his jaw. “I’m sorry. I thought you were hiding something

home from your meetings yet and I didn’t want to interrupt. I promised, after what happened last time, that I’d come to you when I needed

shifted to one of remorse. “I’m sorry I jumped to conclusions,” he said, his voice quieter now.

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I replied with a smile. “And I’m glad. I’m lucky to have parents who care so much about

and pulled me into a hug. “Of course I worry–you’re

past few months, but the fact that he was willing to listen–and to apologize -reminded me of how fortunate

Diana treated Alexander, I realized how rare it truly was to have parents like

had you in such a bad mood?” I asked as

I shook my head and my father sighed. “David and Amanda have announced their wedding date.

It was too late to change our date. If we did, he would have to issue a public apology for the inconvenience to the

the best I could. “I see,” I said softly.

hurt,”

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shook my head. “No, just annoyed.”