After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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?

pulling Alex into a warm bug before pressing

almost immediately, though his gaze

quelled half of Alex’s simunering irritation,

despite its childish pitch. “And if Brian

abrupt demand, before realization dawned.

said with a slight smile, “I think I understand

Alex frowned. “What?”

light but teasing. You don’t want anyone else taking your place

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

bit back a laugh, finding the situation

it was time to diffuse the tension between the boys.

enough of this. Let’s get both of you out of the crowd before you start a wrestling match here.*

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

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Chapter 24

slightly but caught himself, brushing off

firm reprimand. “That’s not how we treat our classmates. You could have hurt Brian.” She knelt to look him in the eyes. “Especially if you’re going to be a future

toe of his shoe against the pavement,

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

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

a

urged him. “Now, let’s make things right. Apologize to

Brian. “Sorry,” he said grudgingly. “But I’m still

“Not a chance. I’ll leave you in the dust.”

their rivalry reignited but redirected to a more

it’s almost time for class. Let’s get

his arms tightly around Nora,

Nora asked gently, brushing a hand over his

I haven’t seen you much lately,” he admitted in a quiet voice. “I miss when you’d say good morning every day, and… your food, and how