Fell for the Alpha-less Queen (Tessa and Landon) novel Chapter 520

Chapter 520 The Road Back

He stood there for a long time without moving.

Inheriting the Coldfang Mercenaries–this was his responsibility, not his choice.

At last, he walked forward. One of the attendants stepped out and opened the car door for him.

“Mr. Avery, Mr. Xavier is here as well.”

Avery got into the car and saw his father seated in the back–his presence sharp, commanding, and suffocating.

Avery frowned. “What? You’re that afraid I’ll run off, so you came here yourself?”

“You were crying,” Xavier Marson said flatly. It wasn’t a question–it was a statement.

Avery didn’t respond.

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It wouldn’t matter what he said. His father would never understand. In Xavier’s world, there was only strength, only the Coldfang Mercenaries.

He’d already agreed to return and take over the mercenaries. That was enough. There was no need to say anything else.

“Avery, I gave you five years. During those five years, you did what you loved. Now it’s time to come back. So you can’t blame me.”

As a father, giving him five years–that was already a rare kindness.

“I understand. Let’s go.” Avery closed his eyes, exhaustion weighing down his voice.

He understood his duty. He knew Xavier had held out for five long years. Even if it wasn’t what he wanted, he couldn’t live selfishly anymore…

Xavier opened his mouth to say something more, but when he saw the fatigue etched into Avery’s face, he fell silent.

“Let’s go,” he finally told the driver.

Back on the stage, Steven was still standing there, unwilling to leave.

This was the stage he loved most in the world.

He would’ve done anything for this stage.

But tonight… it was all over.

“Steven, it’s time to go,” Tessa said gently. Landon was still waiting for her down below, but she couldn’t leave Steven alone.

He’d worked so hard for this concert, rehearsing nonstop, never once complaining.

Even tonight, he had stayed calm and composed.

But it was that composure that worried her most. That’s why she had stayed behind.

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Chapter 520 The Road Back

Steven nodded.

“Tessa, you go on ahead. Don’t worry about me–I’m fine.”

He really was fine. Or at least, that’s what he told himself.

“I’ll take you back. Don’t overthink things.”

Suddenly, Steven crouched down and kissed the stage.

Tessa’s heart sank at the sight.

Steven finally stepped down and walked to her side.

In her eyes, he saw worry.

Steven smiled.

“Alright, stop worrying. I’m really okay. I just… can’t bear to let go, that’s all. You know how much I love Avery Band.”

Tessa was younger than him, yet she always ended up being the one to worry.

“Okay. As long as you’re alright. Avery’s biggest concern right now is probably you, so you have to take care of yourself.”