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,

disappointment

didn’t respond immediately, a flicker of irritation crossing his face. Nara’s aloofness was getting under his

morning, Nora’s phone buzzed again. She glanced at the screen and saw Alex’s name. With

Alex’s voice sounded small, almost pleading.

keeping her voice

me to school

no, to keep her distance, but Alex’s

really want to tell you something

and found Alex insisting Nors to pick him. It was quite surprising for

good day for me.

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

in his words. “Alex, are you sure? I can call him-

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

son, and she couldn’t bear to see him upset.

voice brightened

ready,” she replied, her voice softening despite herself

her chest. She wasn’t ready to face Arnold, but she also couldn’t abandon

hands on the edge of a napkin and rose from the table, her brow furrowing as

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important

be officially handed over, and to complicate matters further, there was a

would be attending

straightened her posture and headed

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