After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 27

“You don’t have to worry. Alex is on the pho

phone with his father and a lady he calls Aunt Linda“,”

The coach replied. “Could you hold on a moment while I go and inform Alex that you called him.”

When Nora heard the coach’s explanation, she was silent for a moment, realizing that Alex must be on the phone with Arnold and Linda right now forgetting about their appointment.

“That’s okay, no need to put him on the phone.” Nora replied, “And no need to tell him I asked….. Just pretend I didn’t make the call.”

ing up, the silence in the room felt heavier than usual.

By the time Alex hung up,

d at his phone, half expecting a message or a missed call from Nora

He glanced at

There was nothing. His brow furrowed as a faint pang of disappointment settled in his chest.

Why didn’t she call again? Or at least text? It was unlike her.

He shook his head, brushing off the feeling.

Maybe she’s just busy, he reasoned, but the nagging unease lingered.

Later that afternoon, Nora was at her desk, reviewing reports with Megan, her assistant.

into the background noise. Megan, double check the delivery schedules for next week and email me an updated list,” Nora instructed, her tone professional but distant. Will do,” Megan replied, noticing the

up her things, her phone buzzed.

screen in up with her mother in

grip tightened around the phone as unease crept into her.

rarely called her unless there was something unpleasant to

deep breath, the

cold and clipped. “I’ve been trying to reach Harrison, but he’s not answering. I need to speak with him about

a request

replied, her tone polite but edged with sarcasm. “Ill see what I can

better – Victoria asped before abruptly ending the call

mood sinking further. Why dues every nteraction with ther feel like walking into a

Harrison’s number, but it went straight to vicemail

again, lar worry

vachi failed attempt

Harrison wanci i

something reckless.

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he replied nonchalantly. It’s insane here, Nora! You should come check it out.”

her voice tinged with disbelief. “Harrison. Victoria’s been trying to contact

is so important!” He said excitedly. “You come along and watch this game,

protest, the line went

wasn’t interested in

the crowdsdrad, it wasn’t her

an unfamiliar message popped up with the address of the race, she