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

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

him recover from his illness, and second, to give herself

a bed with him had become too

nights separate from his

on his forehead, Nora decided it was time for

just the makeup and remnants of the party, but also the lingering memories of

the bathroom, the sound of

of solitude until Arnold’s presence made

the bathroom, he called out, “Alex, who

not noticing the slight flush

as he absorbed the answer.

come here to take

a note of questioning in his

head, his sanall face serious “No. Mom came all by

his heart a mix of discomfort and regret that he could

the conversation and felt

remained silent, choosing to

minutes, the sound of footsteps signaled Arnolds departure

Alex until he finally fell

Chapter 46

house grew quiet, and Nora’s thoughts turned

many

had taken place.

been and what

past mingled with the present, leaving her with a bittersweet

woke up at the crack

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