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

“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

illness,

sharing a bed with him had become too painful

keep her nights separate from his presence.

story and a kiss on his forehead, Nora decided it was time

remnants of the party, but also the lingering memories of

the bathroom, the sound of running water filled

was a brief moment of solitude until Arnold’s presence

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. She’s getting ready

as he absorbed the answer.

to come here

note of questioning

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

undamahar feeling stirred in his heart a mix of discomfort and regret that

from behind the bathroom door, heard the conversation and felt her heart tighten

choosing to listen instead of interver

sound of

Alex until he finally fell into a deep

Chapter 46

quiet, and Nora’s thoughts

the many changes that

had taken place.

been and what

past mingled with the present, leaving her with a bittersweet feeling of what had once

day. Nora woke up at

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