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 Alex’s

take you to see Linda.

up, his tears momentarily

go see

said with a

boy from now on. That includes eating your dinner without any drama.”

but then nodded eagerly. “Okay,

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

little hurt, the idea of spending time with

back

been productive, and she felt

phone, noticing the

passed through her mind, but she quickly

would be fine. He had Arnold and the maids to

herself and her work first

Megan

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

of the earlier conversation

believe she hadn’t known. For someone who

was a glaring

og oversight.

had a child hit her like a bolt of

Chapter 35

how Megan whispered to herself, her brow furrowing.

no hints, no

the matter only deepened her curiosity, and her fingers itched to dial Nora’s number.

her thoughts, she picked up her phone and called.

line clicked, and Nora’s calm

urgency. “Nora, I just overheard something. Alpha has

other end before Nora spoke, her words measured and

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