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.”

blinked, caught off guard. His mother

could

watch

you promised

voice was firm but not unkind “Not today. I see

confusion clouding his young face.

had always

for lain. No matter what

Why was

was today

Th

for all, સકો

a hand through his thick dark hair

Alex

shumped un

the couch,

the glow of his

sat untouched on the

“What’s wrong?

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Chapter 54

his arms. “Mons ibidnt want to

Alex sighed, crossing

sat down beside him. “Did she say why?

just said she

leaned hark, his fingers drumming lightly against the armrest. He had known Nora long enough to recognize when something was

probably tired.” Arnold saidd after a moment. “Sometimes adults need space

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

hair. Tven the strongest people need rest, kad. Give her some time,”

sighed again, still not fully convinced, but he nodded. Arnold stayed with him for a while, watching him play a game, but his thoughts

happened

other side

Joseph stepped into his home, setting down a velvet jewelry box

his Luna, turned from where she was arranging fresh flowers in a crystal vase. Her eyes landed on the box, and she reached for it eagerly.

lips curled into a delighted smile. “It’s

gave a tired hod and sank into the chair.

admiring her gift, asked. “What took you

besitated before answering. I ran

She closed the jewelry box and turned

as difficult as

mild irritation and curiosity. “Is she still making things hard

scuffed. “What do you think? She refuses to let Linda join Studio STARLINE. She’s doing it

her tongue, shaking

was never worthy of her in the first place, A woman like Nora–what does she have besides her Jooks? No talent. No

herself. Arnold has already moved

were nothing but petty

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