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.

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forced a smile and replied, "Not at all.

was filled with tension

uncomfortable silence. She was surprised to find everyone sitting around quietly. "Why is everyone here? Am I

that something was amiss. She 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 over to confront him, but Mobius held

the bridge of her nose.

smile, his words laced with hostility. "You're just an outsider here.

better watch your mouth. You tormented Pearl and now you show up here acting like you own the place. Are you

smirk was anything but innocent. "We were close

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