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.

tablet, but as soon as

said, trying to keep

“It’s been so long since I had aa made by

as she plated the food, a warmth

with Arnold, she

keep her going,

windows, casting

air as Nora sipped her tea, enjoying the

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

or should we handle it?” she asked politely, her voice

respond. Alex perked up

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

in a rush, alinost as if he were afraid

has lips, regret flickered across his

midair as he suddenly realized his mistake what if his mother decided to tag along? The thought made his stomach

however, simply gave him a

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he

her mind–Alex had other plans, and they likely had nothing to

she chose

to confrost him.

I see.

with an excuse to avoid his mother, but now he didn’t

guard. He had

wave of relief washed over him. Oh Uh thanks, Mom,” he mumbled, quickly

next few days. Alex

Saturday and Sunday indulging in fun and excitement with Linda and his friends, completely forgetting about

her close

pleasant evening out seemed like a good

arrived at the restaurant, she was in

clinking of glasses, and

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