After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

For now, she needed this time for herself.

Nora leaned back in her chair, staring at her phone, which was still warm from the call she had just finished.

Her thoughts swirled as she wrestled with conflicting emotions. It wasn’t that she didn’t care about Alex, she loved him deeply.

But going back to that house the one filled with memories, judgments, and the constant shadow of Arnold–felt suffocating She sighed, shaking her head to clear the unease.

Meanwhile, at the villa, Alex stood with the phone still in his hand, his brow furrowed.

“She’s acting strange, he mumbled to himself before glancing at Arnold, who sat nearby, pretending to read the newspaper.

Arnold, however, wasn’t as detached as he seemed.

He had been listening to Alex’s side of the conversation, every word sinking into him.

Nora’s tone…cool and detached.. was unlike the gentle warmth she usually reserved for Alex.

For the first time. Arnold felt something unfamiliar: uncertainty.

“What did she say?” Arnold asked, lowering the paper.

Alex shrugged. “She said she’s busy and can’t pick me up today.”

refused Alex, not

disappointment evident.

respond immediately, a flicker of irritation crossing his face. Nara’s aloofness was getting

Nora’s phone buzzed again. She glanced at the screen and saw Alex’s name. With a resigned sigh, she picked up.

voice sounded small, almost

Alex?” she asked, keeping

me to school today?

wanted to say no, to keep her distance, but Alex’s tone pulled at her heartstrings.

could respond, Alex added, “I really want to tell you something on the way. It’s important.”

pick him. It was quite surprising

began carefully, it’s not a good day for me. Can’t your dad take you?”

to suggest that. “Uh Daddy’s busy,”

sighed, sensing the untruth in his words. “Alex, are you sure?

his voice. “It’s okay. Mom. Just…

Alex was still her son, and she couldn’t bear to

Alex’s voice brightened instantly.

really. Be ready,” she replied, her voice softening despite herself

pang of guilt settled in her chest. She wasn’t ready to face Arnold, but she also couldn’t

a napkin and rose from the table, her brow

Chapter 32

important

side of the work had yet to be officially handed

would be

she straightened her posture