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?”

said, ruffling Alex’s

I’ll take you to see Linda. We can spend the day together. How does that

up, his tears momentarily forgotten

can go see

said with a

only if you promise to be a good boy from now on. That includes eating your dinner without any drama.”

but then nodded eagerly. “Okay, I

brought out a fresh plate of food, and this time Alex ate without complaint, his thoughts already wandering to

idea of spending time with Linda was enough to lift has spirits.

Nora leaned back

been productive, and she felt a sense of accomplishment

glanced at her phone, noticing

passed through her mind, but she quickly

He had Arnold and the maids to take care of him.

putting herself and her work first a decision she didn’t

Megan

sat in her office, tapping her pen against the polished surface of her desk as

conversation replayed in

hadn’t known. For someone

was a glaring

og oversight.

child hit her like a bolt of lightning

Chapter 35

Megan whispered to herself,

whispers, no hints,

around the matter only deepened her curiosity, and

thoughts, she picked up her phone and called.

Nora’s calm voice came

was sharp with urgency. “Nora, I just overheard something. Alpha

silence on the other end before Nora spoke, her words measured and

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