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

day was inconvenient,” Alex replied, his disappointment evident.

of irritation crossing his face. Nara’s aloofness was getting

next morning, Nora’s phone buzzed again. She glanced at the screen

voice sounded small,

she asked, keeping her voice neutral.

take me to

keep her

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

found Alex insisting Nors to pick him. It was quite

good day for me. Can’t your dad take

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

his words. “Alex, are you sure? I can

lacing his voice. “It’s

Alex was still her son, and she couldn’t bear to see him upset. “Alright,”

voice brightened instantly.

ready,” she replied,

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

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

Chapter 32

important

of the work had yet to be officially handed over, and to complicate matters further,

be

she straightened her posture and headed toward the meeting