After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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?”

he practically

always been strict, forbidding him from touching alcohol until he came of

him in

wine! I definitely want wine!”

laughter rang through the phone, but

I need to tell you.”

“What is it?”

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

Alex froze.

ended, panic

into Arnold’s office, clutching a glossy

next week!” he blurted out. “What are we going to do, Dad? Someone must’ve invited

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“I know.”

stared at him in

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as his eyes began

this forever! I’m supposed to surprise her! I want to go on that trip with Linda, and no one.. no one.. is taking

down and looked at his

of it,”

Alex blinked.

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do you

I know.” Arnold sald with a smirk, “she doesn’t know we’re going to invite her yet. She’s just planning to

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

ever!”

back in his room, Alex was still buzzing with excitement.

surprise

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

polished and embellished

struck by a sudden thought, Alex remembered Nora.

few days, he had

absence of her constant check–ins had felt like a breath of fresh

nir.

Alex had been deliberately avoiding her calls.

ring, he would let it buzz until it fell silent, pretending not to

way.. no nagging, no endless questions,

didn’t realize, however, was that none of those calls had actually been from Nora.

days of dodging the phone,

had been ignoring her?

and began answering the phone again…only to