After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 70

The boy’s bright eyes sparkled with joy. He loved surprises, and seeing Nora here unexpectedly made his entire evening. He ran straight into her, wrapping his small arms around her waist.

“I missed you!” he declared, tilting his head up.

Nora’s expression remained neutral. She didn’t return his hug, but she did lift a hand and gently patted his head.

“Go take a bath,” she said simply, her voice lacking the warmth Alex had expected.

The boy blinked, momentarily confused. He wasn’t used to this kind of response from her.

Still, he didn’t argue. He stepped back, nodding. “Okay.”

A servant appeared, ready to escort him upstairs. As Alex climbed the steps, he glanced back at Nora one. more time, hoping for a softer look.

But her gaze was already elsewhere.

She was focused on Arnold.

The man had entered the house quietly, his expression unreadable as always. Unlike Alex, he didn’t rush to greet her. Instead, he set his coat on the rack and walked inside at a steady pace, his hands casually in his pockets.

“We need to talk,” Nora said without hesitation.

Arnold didn’t react. He merely inclined his head slightly and gestured toward one of the rooms. “Let’s talk, then.”

Inside the private study, the air between them grew heavy.

Nora stood near the desk, her arms crossed. Arnold leaned against a chair, his posture relaxed. But his eyes–sharp and cool–watched her intently.

She had already braced herself for this conversation. In all the years they had been married, they had never truly fought. Not because there was no conflict, but because Arnold rarely engaged in arguments. He had an indifferent nature, and Nora had always been the one to compromise.

But this time was different.

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“This has gone too far,” she said, her tone controlled but firm. “Linda and Jenna’s company is targeting Alexander. It’s more than business competition–it’s a personal attack.”

Arnold remained quiet.

continued, searching

expression didn’t change.

frustration creep in. She had made similar requests before, and each time, Arnold had refused without hesitation. He never involved himself in her family’s matters,

But this time…

time, she **needed** him to act.

them. Then, unexpectedly, Arnold spoke.

“Alright.”

Nora stiffened. “What?”

he said simply. His tone was calm, almost indifferent, but there was finality

She was

s stunned.

reason with him,

tonight, he agreed. Just like

have been relieved. Grateful. Instead, unease settled

**Why now?**

voice her thoughts, Arnold stepped closer. His fingers brushed against her face, his touch uncharacteristically gentle.

It had been a long time since he had touched her like this.

her cheek.

sure how to respond.

moment, she almost allowed herself to soften–to forget

But she didn’t.

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them. “Thank you,” she said, her voice cool. “T’ll

leave, his voice

going so late?”

back at

this your home?” he asked, his gaze steady.

Nora hesitated.

that had happened, after all the time they had spent apart, it didn’t feel like

Arnold made the decision for her.

another word, he

remained frozen for a