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.”

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

Alex replied, his disappointment

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

She glanced at the screen and

sounded small,

Alex?” she asked, keeping her voice

you take me to school

keep her distance, but Alex’s tone pulled at her heartstrings.

want to tell you

pick him. It was quite surprising for him to hear such

carefully, it’s not a good day for me.

suggest that. “Uh Daddy’s busy,” he lied

sensing the untruth in his words. “Alex,

“It’s okay. Mom. Just… just this

weakened. Despite everything, Alex was still her son, and she couldn’t bear

voice brightened

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

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

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

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important

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

would be

her lips as she straightened her posture and headed toward the meeting