After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Arnold lay in bed, staring at the empty space beside him, feeling a deep discomfort

Doce upon a time, he had deliberately avoided Norn, coming home late and waiting for her to fall asleep before he rested

But he had never realized that her presence in the house had always given him an inexplicable sense of reassurance.

Now that she was gone, the house felt empty and lifeless.

Even the lingering scent of her–bellflower and freesia–had completely faded from the sheets. He couldn’t help but wonder how long had it been since she was last here?

Hasn’t she finished her tantrum yet?

Even her kid didn’t seem to matter to her anymore,

Nors had been cold with him before, but no matter what, she had always cared about Alex.

Arnold thought coldly. “Perhaps life as Luma has been too easy for her. Maybe she needs a reminder of what she’s missing.”

The next morning, at breakfast, Arnold told Alex, “I’ve added a few extra classes for you. Someone will take you there after you’ve eaten.

Alex wrinkled his nose in protest. “But then I won’t have time to play with Auntie Linda

Before Arnold could respond, his phone rang

It was a call from the old house.

When he answered, his grandmother’s voice came through. “When are you coming tonight?

Arnold glanced at his schedule. “TI be late.” he said. “Nora and the kids will get there first”

grandmother’s tone shifted, clearly displeased. “Why can’t the three of you come together as a

work to handle. Arnold

always use work as an excuse,” she said sharply. Then, after a pause, “Put Nora on the

“She’s not here.”

breakfast time? Where

“I don’t know.”

know where your Luna

Arnold fell silent.

“You-

sighed deeply, finally giving up.

young age, he had left home early and had limited emotional ties to his family,

was the furthest he’d ever bent

softened. “Have a good

Arnold replied quietly. “Take care of

“Fine, take care

that, she hung up.

looked up curiously, “Dad, who

great grandmother,” Arnold

lit up. “That’s great! I haven’t seen her in so long. I miss her.”

woman always doting on the

picked up his phone and began dialing Nora’s number. “Tonight, we’re going to Lanslot for dinner, he

Alex cheered

Nora went unanswered, and Arnold frowned.

them flared

exercise when she noticed Arnald’s missed call.

no longer filled her with excitement or joy; instead, they left her feeling conflicted

a brief pause, she sighed and dialed him

she said

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