Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0205 Chapter 0205 Ella POV When I reached the end of the hallway , Diana came into view .

She noticed me immediately , and a guilty look flickered across her face .

What are you gossiping about ? I asked , my tone sharp as fixed her with a steady gaze .

Diana straightened her posture and gave a tight smile .

Oh , nothing of consequence , dear .

Just a little light conversation .

Thats good to hear , I said evenly , though my voice carried a warning edge .

Id hate to think you were still worrying about old rumors .

Weve discussed all of that already .

I could feel my mothers eyes on me , but I didnt take my gaze off Diana .

My anger simmered beneath the surface , threatening to spill over .

Alexander and I had worked so hard to win my mother over .

Her hesitancy about him was just starting to fade , and now this .

Dianas smile turned sweeter .

Were just chatting , she said , her tone light .

Youll understand one day when you have children .

You never stop worrying about them .

I bit the inside of my cheek to hold back my temper .

I wanted to argue against Dianas statement , to call out how her comments didnt show concern for Alexander at all .

In fact , they felt more like an attempt to turn people against him .

But that didnt make sense why would she want to do that ? I knew I must be wrong about her intentions , but whatever her motivation , I didnt like hearing her talk about him that way .

And I wasnt going to allow it to continue .

I knew now that I had no choice but to tell Alexander about the things she had said both at their house and what I had overheard today .

That was a conversation I wasnt looking forward to having , but it couldnt be avoided .

My irritation simmered , growing stronger with every second of silence .

Im starved , my mother said suddenly , breaking the tension in the room .

Do we need to take care of anything else while were here , or are we ready to head off to meet Alexander for lunch ? I let my breath out slowly and turned to my mother .

Concern was evident in her eyes , though , as always , she remained calm in the face of difficult situations .

Her composure was both comforting and grounding .

I dont think theres anything else we need to take care of today , I said , forcing a steady tone .

And I think we could all use something to eat .

Yes , Diana agreed quickly , her tone light .

Tempers can certainly flare on an empty stomach , and I know none of us mean to upset each other .

I smiled tightly at her .

Of course .

I think we can be on our way , then .

Alexander should be waiting for us , right ? When he texted me back , he said he was leaving the office so he should arrive around the same time we do , Diana replied .

She added with a faint laugh , You know him always at the office , always working .

Its admirable , I said .

Very few people have the kind of work ethic that Alexander does .

Diana gave me a strange smile , one that made my irritation flare again .

Yes , she said , her tone oddly measured .

Very few people work the way Alexander does .

There was something in her voice an undercurrent of meaning I couldnt quite place but I was too tired of the 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0205 tension to press her on it .

Instead , I let it go .

Is the car ready ? I asked , turning to my mother .

Yes , she confirmed .

Lets not wait any longer .

She put an arm around me , giving me a quick , reassuring squeeze .

Together , the three of us headed toward the exit .

As we stepped outside , a sudden wave of anxiety swept over me .

Memories of our last wedding dress trip flashed through my mind the fear , the chaos , the moment we were kidnapped on our way home .