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.

a smile. "Long time no see, Pearl." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters

and replied, "Not at all. We just

was filled with tension

to find everyone sitting around quietly. "Why is everyone here?

cast a disgusted glance at Hugo, who stood out conspicuously, and asked, "Why are you here?" Hugo

talking to you." Esther rolled up her sleeves and walked

Pearl pinched the bridge of her nose. Esther always acted

is it of yours?" Hugo retorted with a cold smile, his words laced with hostility. "You're just an outsider here. Who are

mouth. You tormented Pearl and now you show up here acting like you own the place. Are you trying to provoke a fight?" Esther warned sternly, her anger fueled

Hugo's smirk was anything but

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