Chapter 5

Alex sat by the phone, his legs swinging anxiously as he waited for it to ring.

These days, it had become a routine…listening to Linda’s sweet voice every morning.

It was the highlight of his day, something he eagerly anticipated.

“Young Master, these are the tonics Luna instructed you to take.”

The maid entered, carefully balancing a bowl of dark, glossy liquid on a silver tray.

Alex wrinkled his nose at the sight.

The tonic, brewed from the rare Spectral Forest Fruit, had a deep black hue that made it look more like a potion than a health drink

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Despite its ominous the brew carried a faint sweetness and was prized for its ability to fortify a werewolf’s physique.

Nora had risked her safety patrolling the borders to gather these rare fruits.

She had even faced danger to bring them back, all for Alex’s well–being.

But Alex didn’t care.

“No way. I’m not drinking that.”

He pushed the bowl away with an expression of pure disgust.

Just then, the phone rang-

His sulky demeanor vanished in an instant, replaced by bright excitement as he scrambled to answer.

“Aunt Linda!” he whined the moment he picked up. “Mom’s making me drink that sylphon fruit soup

again.”

Linda’s voice, smooth and warm like honey, came through the line.

“Alex, you’re a big boy now,” she teased lightly. “You have the right to say no.”

Then, with a mischievous lilt, she added, “Next time we meet, I’ll take you out for your favorite drink.. or maybe even a little wine. How’s that sound? Want to try a real grown–up challenge, little man?”

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“Wine? Really?”

lit up, and he practically bounced

strict, forbidding him from touching alcohol

Linda? She understood him. She loved him in

want wine! I definitely

phone, but then her tone

else I need

“What is it?”

out of town for a trip, so I won’t be able to call you

Alex froze.

the call ended, panic set

a glossy travel brochure

going to do, Dad? Someone

glanced up from the stack of papers

“I know.”

at him

be so

voice rose as his eyes began to

that trip with Linda,

pen down and

care of it,” he said

Alex blinked.

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do you

“she doesn’t know we’re going to invite her yet. She’s just planning to travel on her own. I’ll

face lit up again. “Dad, you’re the best! Aunt l’ening

ever!”

back in his room, Alex was still buzzing with

surprise

his bed, grabbed his travel brochure, and began sketching out their trip plans with childlike

embellished

struck by a sudden

days, he had

mother hadn’t called once, and the absence of her constant check–ins had felt

nir.

been deliberately avoiding her calls.

let it buzz until

way.. no nagging, no endless questions, no bowls of tonic soup forced

none of those

the phone, guilt started to creep

mom found out he had been ignoring her? What

game and began answering the phone again…only

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