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, not like

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

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

at the screen

sounded small,

asked, keeping her voice neutral.

to school

wanted to say no, to keep her distance, but Alex’s tone pulled at her heartstrings.

“I really want to tell you

pick him. It was quite surprising for him to hear

day

He hadn’t expected her to suggest that. “Uh Daddy’s

words. “Alex, are you sure?

lacing his voice. “It’s okay. Mom. Just… just this

son, and she couldn’t bear to see him upset. “Alright,” she relented. “Tll pick you up.”

Alex’s voice

replied, her voice softening despite herself

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

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

Chapter 32

important

the work had yet to be officially handed

would be attending

escaped her lips as she straightened her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255