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.”

a brow. Nora had never refused Alex, not like this. “Did she say

his disappointment evident. “But

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

phone buzzed again. She glanced at the screen and

sounded small, almost

keeping her voice neutral.

me to school today?

She wanted to say no, to keep her distance, but Alex’s tone

really want to tell you

It was quite surprising for him to hear such attitude from Nora.

good day

her to suggest that. “Uh Daddy’s busy,” he lied quickly. “He said he

words. “Alex, are you

Alex interrupted, panic lacing his voice. “It’s okay. Mom. Just…

she couldn’t bear to see him upset. “Alright,”

voice brightened instantly.

she replied, her voice softening despite

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

edge of a napkin

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important

handed over, and to complicate matters further, there was

be

straightened her posture and headed toward the

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