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

asked, his tone both curious and joyful. “Yes I am”

to help him recover from his illness, and second, to give herself some distance from

sharing a bed with

her nights

a kiss on his forehead, Nora decided it was time for a shower.

just the makeup and remnants of the party, but also

entered the bathroom, the sound of running water filled

moment of solitude

had quietly entered Alex’s room, and when he heard the water rushing in the bathroom, he called out, “Alex, who is in there?” His voice was gentle bus ødged

behind the closed door, Alex replied, not noticing the slight flush on Arnold’s

frowned as he

come here

note of

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

in his heart a mix of discomfort

the bathroom door, heard the conversation and felt

choosing to listen instead of interver

minutes, the sound of footsteps

finally fell

Chapter 46

and Nora’s thoughts turned inward.

the many changes that

had taken place.

and what

the present, leaving her with a bittersweet feeling of

Nora woke up at the crack of dawn

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