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.

a tight deadline. I’ve been working nonstop. It’s not that I don’t want to cook for you, but I can’t make

dropped everything to fulfill Alex’s request.

something trivial, she had

days, too, were

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

phone onto the t

his frustration simmered into

his favorite meal.

muttered to himself. He expected Nora to

was how it always went.

time, the silence stretched, and no familiar ringtone

Nora felt a dull

rubbed her forehead, trying to soothe the growing headache, but

her Laptop stole her

message from

can we expect

drowning here without your input.

sighed, scrolling through her

tight, and she was already pushing herself to meet the deadlines.

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father and sat

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typed

should have everything ready in the next few days. Let me confirm

response was

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counting on you. Things are chantic here, and

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

engrossed in the conversation, and the tension of deadlines overshadowed Alex’s earlier

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