Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Clark’s jaw nightened.

“Good,” she said, her voice as sharp as glass. “Now get the hell out of my way.”

Clark’s lips parted slightly, surprised by her bluntness. Then, without another word, be grabbed the small hag containing his purchase, turned on his heel, and walked away.

Clara exhaled loudly. Ugh. Leant stand that man.”

Nora dra

ta didn’t reply immediately. Her nails dug into her palm, the anger still simmering beneath the surface.

Clara placed a comforting hand on her arm. “Hey. Let’s go home, okay?”

Nota nodded stuffy. Yeah. Let’s go

They made their way to the parking lot. The night air was crisp, the distant hum of traffic filling the silence between them. Just as they were about to unlock the car doors. Nora’s phone rang.

She pulled it out and frowned when she saw the caller ID.

Her son

ya wary stall.

stillness. She hesitated for a few seconds before answering

The slight simile she had been forcing onto her face disappeared, replaced by a

“Hello”

On the other end, Alex’s voice was hesitant. “Mom, when are you coming home?”

Nora didn’t answer right away. Her grip on the phone tightened slightly,

Instead of giving him a direct reply, she asked, “What’s wrong?

There was a pause.

Alex was sitting on the couch in the living room, flapping through the channels absentmindedly, when he said, “Mom, I’m bored, come back and play the game I didn’t fuuch earlier with me

Even though he had played through this game with Aunt Linda before, he was really bored right now and wanted his mom to play with hin

There was a

ata pame. A longer one than usual. Then, fully. Nora spoke.

“Not now, Alex. I need some toue alone.”

off guard. His mother never refused him.

could play

can watch that new movie

you promised

exhaled, and when she spoke again, her voice was firm but not unkind

phone, confusion clouding his young face.

had always

anything for lain. No matter

Why was

was today different?

Th

for all, સકો

through his thick dark hair as

Alex

shumped un

the couch,

glow of his fay

sat untouched on

“What’s wrong?

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Chapter 54

his arms. “Mons ibidnt want to come

Alex sighed, crossing

beside him.

shook his head. “She just said

hark, his fingers drumming lightly against the armrest. He had known Nora long enough to recognize when something was wrong. She wasn’t

after a moment. “Sometimes

scrunched up his face, clearly unsatisfied with that answer. “But she’s

people need rest, kad. Give

stayed with him for a

what happened

other side

a velvet jewelry box on

a crystal vase. Her eyes landed on the box, and she reached for it eagerly. When she lifted the lid, a

lips curled into a delighted smile. “It’s

tired hod and sank

admiring her gift, asked.

I ran

She closed the jewelry box and turned to him, arms crossed. “And?”

as difficult as

turned subtle, a mix of mild irritation and curiosity. “Is she still

She refuses to let Linda join Studio STARLINE.

tongue, shaking

worthy of her in the first place, A woman like Nora–what does she have besides her Jooks? No talent. No real skills. She might as

for herself. Arnold has already moved on. If she keeps this up, she’ll

actions were nothing but

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