hapter 62

Chapter 62

Nora closed her eyes for a brief second, then opened them, her gaze icy.

“No,” she said flatly. “Mom has things to do.”

A pause.

Then. Alex’s confused voice. “Huh? Mom said no.”

Arnold’s response was just as indifferent. “Uh–huh.”

Alex seemed unsettled. “Oh… okay. Then, Mom, bye.”

“Bye.”

The call ended, and Nora stared at her phone, her mind strangely numb.

Back at the house, Alex placed the phone down and looked over at Arnold.

“Dad,” he said slowly, “Mom seems… angry.”

Arnold, who had been sipping his coffee, didn’t even glance up. “Hm.”

Alex tilted his head. He wasn’t sure why, but he suddenly had a bad feeling.

For the next few days, Nora worked from home. She kept herself busy, answering emails, reviewing documents, and attending virtual meetings. It was easier this way–she didn’t have to leave the house, didn’t have to see anyone unless she chose to.

Her injuries from the accident had mostly healed, but she still felt an occasional dull ache in her wrist when she typed for too long.

Alex called her every day. His concern was evident in the way he asked about her well–being, but he never once mentioned coming over to see her.

Nora wasn’t surprised. She had already guessed he wouldn’t.

But then, one evening, Alex’s voice came through the phone with an unusual request.

“Mom, can you take me to the hot springs?”

“The hot

12:10

Left Alplu father and

ST.5%%%%

Chapter 62

your health too,” Alex added quickly, as if sensing

particularly interested, but before she could refuse, Alex continued, “If you don’t

He knew very well she would never let him alone to a remote area.

rubbing her forehead. “I’ll

I’ll ask Dad

phone, but she

Alex up, but Arnold was nowhere to be seen.

late,” Alex explained

at the hot spring

deeper with every unanswered

him quietly. Unlike Alex, she was perfectly

known from the beginning

to check on Alex. She knocked on his door, only

her that Alex had left early.

said he was bored,” the housekeeper

nodded, her

restless, he could have

he had left quietly because he didn’t want her to know where he

there had been news

Linda was likely involved.

sat by the window, watching the light drizzle outside. The sky was a muted gray, the raindrops rolling lazily

After Heft Alpda

Chapter 62

have felt

But she didn’t.

was just

A Solitary Morning

most of her

water. She brought a book with her, planning to read while soaking

a soothing heat wrapped around her, easing

quietness was

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255