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.

not that I don’t want to cook for you, but I can’t make the trip today. You can tell the Nanny to prepare something for

the past, Nora would have dropped

trivial, she

days, too, were behind

don’t care if you’re busy,” he said stubbornly. “You’re my mom, and you’re supposed

phone onto

simmered

make his favorite meal.

this?” he muttered to himself. He expected Nora to call back, apologize, and rush

was how it

the silence stretched, and no familiar ringtone interrupted

her workspace, Nora felt a dull ache forming at her temples.

to soothe the growing headache, but the sharp ding

stole her

was a message from

when can we expect the original

here without

sighed, scrolling through

handover schedule was tight, and she was already pushing herself

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