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.

on his tablet, but as soon as he

is ready, come downstairs,” Nora said, trying

out of bed. “It’s been so

the food, a warmth filling

with Arnold, she would always have

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

through the dining room windows, casting a warm

and buttered toast filled the air as Nora sipped her tea, enjoying the peaceful start to her day.

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

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

Nora could respond.

coming back tonight! I want

alinost as

tha ntence left has lips, regret flickered across his face

realized his mistake what if his mother decided to tag along? The thought

however, simply gave him a knowing glance

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tell he was lying

her mind–Alex had other plans, and they likely had

she chose not

confrost

“Oh, I see. Well, I have something

avoid his mother, but now he didn’t

off guard. He had

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

few days.

with Linda and his friends, completely

a message from her close friend Clara, inviting her to

pleasant evening out seemed like a good distraction, so she

arrived at the restaurant, she was in a good mood.

diners, the clinking of glasses, and the aroma of grilled meats and rich sauces.

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