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.

smile. "Long time no see, Pearl."

at all. We just met two days

filled

was surprised to find everyone sitting around

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

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

of her nose. Esther

words laced with hostility. "You're just

own the place. Are you trying to provoke a fight?" Esther warned sternly, her anger fueled by sympathy

told you that? Pearl herself? Or someone else?" Hugo's smirk was anything but innocent.

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