After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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.

want to cook for you, but I can’t make the trip today. You

have dropped everything

making his favorite meal or helping him with something trivial, she had always put him and Arnold at the center of her priorities.

days, too, were behind her.

“I don’t care if you’re busy,” he said stubbornly. “You’re my mom, and you’re supposed to take care of me. If you don’t cook, I won’t eat anything tonight!”

phone onto

his frustration simmered

make his favorite meal.

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

was how it

and no familiar ringtone

workspace, Nora felt a dull ache forming at her

rubbed her forehead, trying to soothe the growing headache, but the sharp ding of a notification

stole her attention.

was a message from

we expect the original

drafts? I’m drowning here

sighed, scrolling through

tight, and she was already pushing

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and sat went

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typed

next few days. Let me confirm the timeline

response was Instant.

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We’re counting on you. Things are chantic here, and your designs are crucial.*

a discussion about the company’s development plans, diving deep

and the