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

mild surprise. “Mom, are you staying at my place tonight?” he asked, his tone both curious and joyful. “Yes I am” Nora replied with a gentle smile. “Im

ways: first, to help him recover from his illness, and second, to give herself some distance from Arnold

a bed with him had become too painful

her nights separate

Alex in with a bedtime story and a kiss on his

remnants of the party,

entered the bathroom, the sound of running water filled

solitude until Arnold’s

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

the slight flush

he absorbed

you ask your mom to come here to

he asked slowly, a note of questioning in his

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

in his heart a mix

bathroom door, heard the conversation and felt

choosing to listen instead of

minutes, the sound of footsteps

Alex until he finally

Chapter 46

house grew quiet, and Nora’s

on the many changes

had taken place.

and what

past mingled with the present, leaving her

next day. Nora woke up at the crack of dawn

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255