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.”

Nora had never refused Alex, not like this.

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

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

She glanced at the screen and saw Alex’s name. With a resigned sigh, she

sounded small, almost

she asked, keeping her voice neutral.

to

to keep her distance, but Alex’s tone pulled at

Alex added, “I really want to tell

Alex insisting Nors to pick him. It was quite surprising for him to hear such attitude from Nora.

good day for me. Can’t your dad take you?”

faltered. He hadn’t expected her to suggest that. “Uh Daddy’s busy,”

in his words. “Alex, are you sure?

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

her son, and she couldn’t bear to see him

voice brightened instantly.

really. Be ready,” she replied, her voice softening despite

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

napkin and rose from the table, her brow furrowing

Chapter 32

important

work had yet to be officially handed over,

be

she straightened

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