After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 229: His Confession

Chapter 229: His Confession

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

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The tension from my encounter with the mysterious man still lingered in my chest like a cold stone. But before |

could fully process what had just happened, another unfolded right before my eyes.

“Hugo, can you helpbring the gift to grandmother?” a familiar voice called out from behind us.

| turned to see Felix Xavier approaching, his predatory smile still playing at his lips. The ssinister gleam in

his eyes that had made my skin crawl moments before.

Hugo didn’t respond to Felix’s greeting directly.

protective stance unmistakable.

lead, he

stepped slightly closer to me, his

“How long have you been back in the Northern Territory?” Hugo asked, his tone carefully neutral.

Felix’'s smile widened, revealing perfect white teeth that somehow made him look more

dangerous. “Not long. But I've noticed many things have changed”

His gaze swept overwith deliberate slowness, makingfeel like by a predator. The meaningful glint in his

eyes intensified.

“For instance,” Felix continued, “the Central Healing

healer.”

ey being examined

Institute has acquired such a beautiful

| forced myself to remain calm despite every instinct screaming atto run. The surnXavier confirmed my

worst fears - this was connected to Fred Xavier, the man from my childhood nightmares.

But | reminded myself that Felix wasn’t the sperson. He was too young to be the hooded figure from years

ago.

Composing myself, | responded with polite restraint. “Mr. Xavier, you flatter me.”

Felix paused meaningfully, his eyes never leaving my face. He seemed to be studying my reaction, searching for

something | couldn't identify.

Hugo frowned and continued to shield me, clearly uncomfortable with Felix’s attention. He changed the subject

abruptly.

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“I heard about your engagement to the daughter of the Harrison family. Should | offer congratulations?”

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Felix placed a hand on Hugo's shoulder with casual familiarity. “If I hold a mating ceremony, I'll be sure to invite

you.”

Hugo casually shrugged off the hand on his shoulder, his movement smooth but deliberate. “I await your happy

event.”

Felix laughed, the sound sending chills down my spine. Without another word, he walked toward the Steel Ascent

and disappeared behind the closing doors.

Watching him leave, | breathed a small sigh of relief. But my expression remained serious as the full weight of his

identity settled over me.

Hugo turned to look at me, his scholarly features creased with concern. “Are you frightened?”

| paused, considering my words carefully. “It's okay... Luckily, you helpedout.”

Hugo's expression shifted, regret flickering across his refined features. “I apologize for the events of yesterday.”

| was surprised by his sudden apology. “What are you apologizing for?”

“It was my idea to invite you here, but it caused you to suffer,” Hugo said, his voice sincere. “I didn’t consider

things carefully enough.”

| looked at him, taking in his genuine concern and protective instincts. A small smile tugged at my lips.

“Professor Ashworth,” | said softly.

He looked atexpectantly, waiting forto continue.

“Has anyone ever told you that you are cold on the outside but warm on the inside?”

“So?” Hugo asked, his tone curious.

| paused, then looked away, suddenly feeling self-conscious. “I... | was just making a

statement.”

“Didn’t you already know that?” Hugo's tone was tinged with helplessness, as if he were revealing something

obvious.

| lowered my head, my cheeks warming slightly. “Professor Ashworth, | know that you are a very good person...”

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“Don’t rush to reject me,” Hugo said softly, interrupting my words.

My heart stopped. The gentle firmness in his voice madelook up at him in shock.

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bond with Marcus because of me."

| stared at him, speechless.

“On the contrary, if you sever your bond because of me, | would think that my wrong.”

choice was

| felt my eyes widen, stunned by his words. My eyes must have betrayed my complete surprise as | stared at

him, speechless.

“We have a lot of time, and no one

knows what will happen in the future,

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determined. “You just need to know

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“Professor Ashworth, actually you...” | began, but he interrupted me.

“Actually, | deserve someone better, right?” Hugo asked with a self-deprecating smile.

| couldn’t bring myself to answer. The words stuck in my throat.

Hugo laughed, but there was no bitterness in the sound. “Even the best person has to be someone | like, right?”

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voice.

“Why are you so distracted?” Celeste Harrison asked during our meeting, pullingback to reality.

| forced a smile, trying to appear normal. “I'm thinking!”

Celeste looked suspicious, her eyes narrowing slightly. “I don’t believe you're thinking about the meeting.”

She paused, glancing toward the window. “By the way, | saw Alpha Marcus's car downstairs just now.”

| was stunned, my heart skipping a beat. The realization hitlike a physical blow.

| knew exactly why he was at the healing institute.

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