Chapter 46

Nora’s heart softened at the sight of hum

“Alright, sweetheart,” she said gently, kneeling down to give him

him a warm hug Twill stay tonight and take care of you” Her voice was calm, yet every

word carried a hint of sadness and resolve

Later, Nora returned to her bedroom and felt more than a little surprised when she saw the furnishings of the house.

The room was untouched. All of her jewelry and clothes were exactly as she had left them.

She had expected that Arnold, after she filed for divorce, would have hurriedly removed her belongings.

But nothing had been disturbed. Nora paused, trying to make sense of it all.

In the past, she had wondered if Arnold was siding with Linda against her and Leo w

when it came to matters of what he considered “bullying.”

However, fought there was no hint of such favoritism. Instead, there was an eerie calmness.

she realizes now that maybe he just doesn’t care what happens to her Just don’t r

That was his usual attitude towards her, cold and indifferent to everything she did.

Nora gathered her pajamas and toiletries and made her way to Alex’s room

make too much

much of it

entered. Alex’s eyes widened in mild surprise. “Mom, are you staying at my place tonight?” he asked, his tone both curious and joyful. “Yes I

illness,

with him had become too painful

nights

Alex in with a bedtime story and a kiss on his forehead, Nora decided it was time

remnants of the party, but also the lingering

bathroom, the sound of running water

solitude until Arnold’s presence

the water rushing in the bathroom, he called out, “Alex, who is in there?” His voice was gentle bus ødged with concern

the slight flush on Arnold’s cheeks, “It’s Mom.

as he absorbed the

ask your mom to come here to

you?” he asked slowly, a note of questioning

serious “No.

undamahar feeling stirred in his heart a mix of discomfort and regret that he could not

heard the conversation and

silent, choosing to listen instead of interver

sound

he finally fell

Chapter 46

house grew quiet, and

the many

had taken place.

been and what now was.

echo of the past mingled with the present, leaving her with a bittersweet feeling

woke up at the crack

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