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.”

never refused Alex, not

was inconvenient,” Alex replied, his disappointment evident. “But I asked her to come tomorrow

of irritation crossing his face.

screen and saw

Alex’s voice sounded small, almost pleading.

asked, keeping her

to

She wanted to say no, to keep her distance,

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

conversation and found Alex insisting Nors to pick him. It was quite surprising for him to hear such attitude

it’s not a good day

Daddy’s busy,” he lied quickly. “He said he has

in his words. “Alex, are you sure?

“It’s okay. Mom. Just… just this

and she couldn’t bear to see him

voice brightened

replied, her voice

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

napkin and rose from the table, her brow furrowing as she recalled

Chapter 32

important

work had yet to be officially handed

be

she straightened her

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