Chapter 0248

Chapter 0248

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Alexander placed his hand over mine on the table, his touch firm but reassuring. His warning look was

unmistakable, and I steeled myself, realizing who was walking toward us.

“Alpha Lake,” Alexander greeted evenly as the man reached our table.

“Good evening, Alpha Black,” Derrick replied. “I hope I’m not intruding.”

“We can spare a moment,” Alexander said, his tone polite but measured.

“I wanted to congratulate you,” Derrick said, his expression unreadable. “I’m sure you understand our obligations were elsewhere on the day of your wedding.”

“Of course,” I replied, turning to face him.

pale, almost gaunt, as though she’d been unwell. Gone was the flawless composure I was

David had taken a

Lily said softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

I said, though my tone was cautious.

drawing our attention back to him. His expression was measured, almost solemn. “I don’t mean to overstep, but Ella, I feel I owe you an

me. This had

asked, my voice sharper

and David,” he replied, keeping

tone or

liked me. He had made it painfully clear that he expected me to be the quiet, obedient wife to David. He was irritated every time I dared speak my

own father, and treated me as though I

make him apologize now? And why

need to look around to know people were staring. The Lakes had already drawn attention just by entering the restaurant. This

said hesitantly, wary of the trap I couldn’t yet

make it clear then,” Derrick said, his gaze steady. “My son is a fool–I’ve always known that—but I didn’t realize how much of one until now. He never should have thrown you away. He never should have chosen Amanda over you. And to do it in such a shameful, public way… It was an embarrassment to me as a father

behalf of myself and my pack, I want to offer my sincerest apologies. You deserve respect, Ella, and I am sorry that a member of my

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