After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 13

Just as they were about to speak, Arnold’s phone rang

It was Linda calling.

Arnold walked past

past them toward the elevator and answered the phone. “I’m getting off work now, I’ll be there soon..”

Cody swallowed what he was about to say.

How could Alpha Arnold not know about the divorce when he already had a new lover?

He probably forgot about it for a while.

After all, he’d never cared about anything to do with Norn.

Meanwhile, Nora, sitting in the cab, reported another address to the driver. The vehicle smoothly turned around and headed in the new direction. Just moments earlier, Nora’s uncle had called, inviting her to join him for dinner at her grandmother’s house.

It had been a while since she’d last seen them, and the timing felt right.

Traffic was heavy, and it was well past eight o’clock when Nora finally arrived.

As she stepped into the house, her grandmother greeted her warmly.

“Nora, long time no see.” Her grandmother’s rough palms gently caressed Nora’s face as she added with concern. “You’ve lost weight. Has something been bothering you lately?”

Nora held her grandmother’s hand, her lips curving into a soft smile. “I’m fine. It’s just that I’ve been busy with work lately because I have a new goal.”

Her grandmother’s furrowed hrow softened, though a trace of worry remained. Yet, when she looked into Nora’s sparkling eyes, a flicker of surprise crossed her features

This radiant, determined Nora was someone she hadn’t seen in a long time–not since her marriage.

Though she’d lost some weight, Nora appeared more energized, no longer bearing the constant weariness that had dulled her spirit for years

en if you’re busy,” her grandmother gently reminded her, visibly relieved. Then she glanced behind Nora and asked, “Why isn’t Ales

“Eat well, eveni

here?”

for

she visited her family, Alex had always accompanied her. The bond between her son and her relatives was strong, with Alex often entertaining

called her with a

he spoke with Linda every day, as if they had endless things

however,

quickly fabricating an excuse. “Arnold is taking care of him now.”

took the lead and stepped into the house, changing the subject.

grandmother to

Not back

traffic on the road, so he should be here soon,” her grandmother replied.

“Good

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ended, the front iloor creaked

Alexander hugged her and said with a smile.

furrowed. “Why have you

smiled, “I was too bury before.

weight loss, and Nora could see hony haggard

knew her uncle’s jewelry company hadn’t been

traveling the

hadn’t been enough to

he could offer her uncle a few projects to help him

do

side when Arnold said

ones. She had wanted to plead further, but

you make an unreasonable request

Alpha, Arnold had the authority to decide the fate of any business within the

back, Nora smiled bitterly, and the food

the only time her uncle had ever asked her

never brought up his struggles again.

dinner, once her grandmother had gone to bed. Nora and Alexander took a walk in the yard, catching up on each

Alexander