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.”

Alex, not like this. “Did she say why?”

Alex replied, his disappointment evident. “But I asked her to come

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

She glanced at the screen and saw Alex’s name. With

sounded small, almost pleading.

Alex?” she asked, keeping

to school

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

she could respond, Alex added, “I really want to tell you something on the

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

a good day for me. Can’t your

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

in his words. “Alex, are you sure?

panic lacing his voice. “It’s okay. Mom. Just… just

Despite everything, Alex was still her son, and she couldn’t bear to see him upset.

Alex’s voice brightened instantly.

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

pang of guilt settled in her chest. She wasn’t ready to

Nora wiped her hands on the edge of a napkin and rose from the table, her brow

Chapter 32

important

the work had yet to be officially handed over, and to

be

small sigh escaped her lips as she straightened her posture and headed toward

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