Chapter 34

Cody rubbed his temples, muttering under his breath. “What is going on here? She’s not even

n pretending to care anymore.”

But Nora paid no attention to Cody’s disbelief.

Once Megan understood the process. Nora excused herself, leaving the office without so much as a backward glance.

At home. Nora immersed herself in her work, sketching designs at her drafting table.

The lines of her pencil flowed across the paper, creating intricate patterns and shapes.

Her mind was focused and clear, a rare and precious state she cherished.

Then her phone buzzed, pulling her attention away.

She picked it up and saw Alex’s name flashing on the screen.

With a sigh, she answered.

Helor

“Mom” Alex said, his tone direct, “can you come home and cook dinner for me?”

Nora’s pencil paused mid stroke. “Alex,” she said carefully, Tm in the middle of something important. I can’t drop everything and come over right now. Maybe another time.”

There was a brief silence on the other end of the line, followed by Alex’s indignant reply.

“What? You’re too busy to cook for me? Mom, come on. I’m hungry, and I want your coolding.”

Nora exhaled slowly, pinching the bridge of her nose.

that I don’t want to cook for you, but I

would have dropped everything to fulfill Alex’s

him with something trivial, she had always put him and Arnold

too, were behind her.

care if you’re busy,” he said stubbornly. “You’re my mom, and you’re supposed to

phone onto the t

frustration simmered into anger.

his

expected Nora to call back, apologize, and rush home

how it

this time, the silence stretched, and no familiar ringtone

back at her workspace, Nora felt a dull ache forming

forehead, trying to soothe the growing headache,

Laptop stole her attention.

a message from

when can we

drowning here without

sighed, scrolling through her

tight, and she was already

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