Chapter 35

Chapter 35

d knelt to Alex’s eye

eye level.

el, his expression calm but serious.

Arnold

Tirst, you owe the maids an apology. Throwing food and shouting isn’t how we solve problems.”“

“But “Alex’s protest was cut short by Arnold’s raised hand.

“No buts,” Arnold said. “Apologize now.”

Reluctantly, Alex mumbled an apology to the maid, who gave him a small, forgiving smile.

Afterward. Arnold placed a hand on Alex’s shoulder.

“I know you’re upset, and I know you miss your mom. But throwing tantrums won’t bring her back any faster.”

Alex’s lip trembled, and tears welled up in his eyes.

“She doesn’t care about me anymore, does she? Neither do you.”

Arnold sighed, pulling Alex into a hug

“That’s not true. Your mom loves you, and so do 1. But sometimes, people need time for themselves. She’ll come around. You’ll see.”

Alex sniffled, wiping his face with his sleeve. “Really?”

Arnold said, ruffling

how about this? This weekend, I’ll take you to see Linda. We

his tears

can go see Linda?”

with

from now on. That includes eating your dinner without any

hesitated but then nodded eagerly. “Okay, I promise

maid brought out a fresh plate of food, and this time Alex ate without

spending time with Linda was enough to

her workspace, Nora leaned back in her chair,

been productive, and

her phone, noticing the time.

mind, but she

He had Arnold and the

once, Nora was putting herself and her work first a decision

Megan

pen against the polished surface of her desk

earlier conversation replayed in her mind.

known. For someone who prided

was

og oversight.

had a child hit

Chapter 35

whispered to herself, her brow

been no whispers, no hints, no public acknowledgment

matter only deepened her curiosity, and her fingers itched to

brief pause to gather her thoughts, she picked up her phone and

Nora’s calm voice came through.

I

silence on the other end before Nora

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