Chapter 24

Nor a knelt beside him, her hands resting gently on his arms.

“Alez, listen to me,” she said softly. “You’re my son. No one could ever take your place in my heart. But you have to understand, being kind to others doesn’t mean I love you any less.”

Alex sniffled, avoiding her gaze. “It feels like you do,” he muttered.

Nors pulled him into a hug, holding him tightly.

“I’m sorry if I’ve made you feel that way, I’ll do better, Alex. But you have to meet me halfway, okay? No more pushing people away or picking fights. Can we agree on that?”

Alex hesitated, then gave a small nod. “Okay,” he murmured.

Nora smiled, brushing a stray tear from his cheek. “That’s my boy. Now, let’s go talk to your coach. I’m sure he’s eager to see what you’ve got today.”

The schoolyard was a swirl of activity, filled with the laughter and shouts of children enjoying their morning.

Nora stood to the side, taking in the vibrant scene with a calm demeanor.

The sunshine filtered through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the pavement as children darted between their parents and friends.

Just as she turned to check on Alex and Brian, a familiar tug on her sleeve drew her attention.

Alex stood before her, his expression a mix of irritation and expectation

“You forgot something.” he said firmly, his small arms crossed over his chest.

Nora tilted her head, amused but playing along. “Did I now? What did I forget?”

“A hug,” Alex said, his lips pressed into a pout.

“And a kiss,” he added, glancing pointedly at Brian, who stood quietly by her side.

Nora chuckled softly. Of course, how could I forget?

down, pulling Alex into a warm bug

away almost immediately, though his gaze flicked provocatively toward Brian.

of Alex’s simunering

Brian anymore,” Alex declared, his voice serioas despite its childish pitch. “And if

at the abrupt demand,

with a slight smile,

Alex frowned. “What?”

tone light but teasing. You don’t want

crossed his arms again. “There’s no such thing. I

laugh, finding the situation both

to diffuse the tension between the

you out of

they moved to a quieter corner of the schoolyard, Alex took the opportunity to push Erian aside, stepping closer to Nora with a

left, Alpha father and son went

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Chapter 24

himself, brushing off the shove without a word.

Brian.” She knelt to look him

against the pavement, his face a mix of guilt and stubbornness.

he muttered, not meeting her gaze. “But I just don’t like it when

her tone. “It doesn’t take anything away from you when I care about others, Alex. You’re

gave a reluctant

gently urged him. “Now, let’s make

grudgingly. “But I’m still going to beat you in

a chance. I’ll leave you in the

reignited but redirected

time for class. Let’s get you both back

his arms tightly around Nora, holding on as if he didn’t want to

brushing

you much lately,” he admitted in a quiet voice. “I miss when

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