Hugo's unexpected presence surprised everyone.

Mobius, aware of Hugo's character, frowned. "Who invited you?"

"Mom did. Am I not welcome?" Hugo replied with a casual smile, seemingly unfazed by the tension in the room.

Mobius, however, couldn't hide his dissatisfaction. "I don't know what Mom is thinking. Why would she invite you to her birthday after everything you've done?" Mobius had always been frank, but this still made Hugo frown. "Mom raised me, so what's wrong if she invited me to her birthday party?"

Recognizing the futility of arguing with Hugo, Mobius merely shot him a disapproving glare and took a seat on the couch.

attention shifted to Pearl, who was sitting nearby, and he greeted her with a smile. "Long time no see, Pearl." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt

and replied, "Not at all. We just met two days

was filled

uncomfortable silence. She was surprised to find

broke the awkward silence, but she immediately sensed that something was amiss. She cast a disgusted glance at Hugo, who stood out conspicuously, and asked, "Why are you here?" Hugo couldn't tolerate her attitude and rolled his eyes in

Esther rolled up her sleeves and walked

of her nose. Esther always acted impulsively without considering the

with a cold smile, his words laced with hostility. "You're just an outsider here. Who are you

up here acting like you own the place. Are you trying

Hugo's smirk was anything but innocent. "We were close when we were abroad. These

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