Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Nora laughed gently and looked down at Alex. Tm sorry, sweetie, but it’s really late. I can’t cook tonight. How about we eat what the maids made for us, and til make your favorite dish in the morning?

Alex hesitated, but his stomach growled again, reminding him of how hungry he was

He nodded reluctantly, but his smile returned. “Okay, Mommy. But fomnerow, promise?”

I promise.” Nora said, her voice

voice warm and reassuring.

They sat down for dinner together, and Alex’s mood seemed to brighten as they ate.

Despite everything that had happened, Nora still found comfort in these quiet moments with her sq

She wasn’t sure what the future held but for tonight, this was enough.

The next morning, as Nora was preparing breakfast, Alex’s tablet, which he had carelessly left on the couch, began to ring

Curious, Nora glanced at the screen.

The message was from Linda

“Alex, are you still sleeping? Mindlink didn’t respond. I’ll be back this afternoon. We’ll have dinner tonight, and il take you out tomorrow, okay?”

Nora paused, her heart tightening for a moment.

But she quickdy looked away, pretending she hadn’t seen it.

She didn’t want to make anything of it.

Just then, Alex came downstairs, a bright smile on his face.

as soon as he saw Nora, he quickly hid the screen from

is ready, come downstairs,” Nora said, trying to keep her voice light.

so long since

the food, a

happened with Arnold, she would always have Alex.

was enough to keep her going, at least for today.

the dining room windows, casting

the air as Nora sipped her tea, enjoying the

slice of bread, the maid approached wiping her hands on her

you going to prepare today’s dauer, or should we handle it?”

respond. Alex perked up

interjected, “Mom, Dad is coming back tonight! I want

words tumbled out in a rush, alinost as if he were

lips, regret flickered across his face

midair as he suddenly realized his mistake what if his mother decided to

gave him

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could tell he was lying

plans, and they likely

chose

confrost him.

took a slow sip of her tea and nodded, “Oh, I see. Well, I have something else to do tonight. You two

with an excuse to avoid his

caught off guard. He had been

of relief washed over him. Oh Uh thanks, Mom,” he mumbled, quickly returning his focus

days. Alex barely

indulging in fun and excitement with Linda and his

close friend Clara, inviting

good distraction, so she agreed without

she was in a good

the chatter of diners, the clinking of glasses, and the aroma of grilled meats

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