Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Nora paused for a moment, gathering her thoughts before replying,

“What’s going on. Arnold?” she asked calmly, trying to understand his urgency.

There was a brief silence before Arnold spoke again, his voice softer but still distant.

“Alex is sick. He needs your care.” The line went quiet, and before she could ask any follow up questions, the call ended abruptly.

Nora’s heart rightened with concern as she realized that her child was unwell.

Without wasting another moment, she turned her car around and headed straight for the villa.

Upon her arrival Nora hurried inside to find Alex sitting dazed in the living room.

He had just finished his medication, his small face looking pale and uncertain.

As soon as his eyes met his mother’s, a soft cry escaped him, and he reached out with trembling arms, calling for her.

Nora’s heart broke at the sight, and she quickly moved to embrace him.

Holding Alex close, she felt the warmth of his skin, a tender reminder of their unbreakable bond.

“How are you feeling, sweetheart?” she asked gently, stroking his hair in an effort to soothe him.

“I don’t feel good… I want your cooking,

was barely audible, filled with longing and the simple comfort of familiarity.

all too well that when he was sick, nothing could compare to the taste and warmth of her

than just food; it was a connection to

him feel better, Nora excused

utensils filled the space as she prepared a

servant took charge of Alex, ensuring he was comfortable and attended

efforts to comfort him, Alex’s eyes welled up with tears as he whispered, “I miss Dad. I want to see him.”

asking quietly, “Have you seen Alpha Arnold today? He should have been here by now,

head, regretfully informing her that Arnold had

frown creased Nora’s forehead as she pondered the situation.

Arnold, and it was logical that he should be the one to return home first. However, if he had chosen to take Linda home first, or

the sound of footsteps echoed through the quiet

with a small, hopeful cry, reached out to

lifted

them, a strong

familiar aroma of pine maxed with a gentle hint of

it. It was Linda’s scent,

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as she averted

herself and Arnold,

a step

stand being so close, not when his scent carried that reminder

his concern for Alex,

blazer and held it out to her.

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