hapter 51

Chapter 51

That night, Arnold sat in the living room, flipping through paperwork, but his mind kept drifting

He glanced at the clock on the wall. It was getting late. Nota hadn’t returned yet.

The house felt oddly empty without her presence.

His thoughts churned. He had expected her to come back after dinner, especially since Alex would be waiting for her.

But she hadn’t. He checked his phone again, but there were no messages from her.

He sighed, a mixture of frustration and confusion filling him.

Where could she be? His mind ran over the possibilities, but none made sense.

He tried to push it aside, telling himself that maybe she just needed more time, but deep down, he wasn’t so sure.

The next morning. Alex knocked on Nora’s door as usual, eager to go to school.

He had grown accustomed to seeing his mother in the mornings, but today, the door didn’t open.

After a mo

a moment of hesitation, Alex knocked again, louder this time.

“Mom? he called, his voice tinged with uncertainty,

The door didn’t budge.

down the hallway

lightly, pushing the door open to see his father hunched over his desk, working as usual.

said quietly, his voice filled

from his

had been expecting this question.

paused, trying to find the right words. “She’s busy with work. But

Alex didn’t s

convinced. He had hoped for a different answer, one that would put

coming back today?” he asked, has

wanted to say

not sure. I’ll let you know when I

nodded, but the uncertainty in las eyes

last night, and the silence in the house made him feel

back to his room, but his thoughts stayed with Nora.

For the heat

in her work

project team, and in just a few short days, she was already

worked tirelessly, her focus sharp, her mind constantly moving from one task to

an escape – one she

become a familiar refuge where she could pour herself into her work, leaving

11:5

Chapter 51.

a rhythm of tasks,

moments when her mind would drift back to Arnold, to

couldn’t afford

long day, Nora finally checked her

Arnold, sent

work, but now, she read it with a mixture of exhaustion and hesitation.

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

Comments ()

0/255