Chapter50: The Ambush

Chapter 50: The Ambush  LUMINA  "Hmm." Her green eyes studied his face for a while, taking in details that only a mother would notice about their child before looking away as she said in a serious tone. "We'll discuss this later, when we are alone and don't have any disturbance. You need to take better care of yourself." Finally, her eyes landed on me. The warmth that had been present for her son and grandson were gone instantly and quickly replaced by the cool indifference that had defined our relationship for the past six years.  She didn't speak to me, didn't acknowledge my presence beyond a brief nod that somehow managed to show both recognition and dismissal at the same time. "Silvia," I said politely, refusing to let her rudeness go completely unaddressed as I added in a neutral tone.  "Thank you for inviting us." She turned away without responding, as if I hadn't spoken at all. Xenois's jaw tightened, seeing this, as he clenched his fists, but he didn't call her out on it. He ne