After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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”

the three of you come together as

have work to handle.

excuse,” she said sharply. Then, after a pause, “Put Nora

“She’s not here.”

it breakfast time? Where did

“I don’t know.”

don’t even know

Arnold fell silent.

“You-

deeply, finally giving

was a kid Trained rigorously from a young age, he had left home early and had limited emotional ties to his family, except for the respect he showed her.

compromise Arnold had begrudgingly accepted. It was the furthest he’d ever bent to her wishes, and she knew better than to push him further.

a moment, his grandmother softened. “Have a good

Arnold replied quietly. “Take care of yourself. And don’t drink

take care of yourself as

she hung

looked up curiously, “Dad, who

grandmother,”

great! I haven’t seen

kind and loving woman always doting on the younger

and began dialing Nora’s number. “Tonight, we’re going to Lanslot

Alex cheered

went unanswered, and Arnold frowned.

flared to life, a constant reminder that their emotions and fates were

Nora had just finished her morning exercise when she

with excitement or joy; instead, they left her

brief pause, she sighed and dialed him back.

she said cautiously.