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.

searching his face

expression didn’t

had refused without hesitation. He never involved himself in her family’s matters, and she had learned to accept it.

But this time…

she **needed** him to

silence stretched between them. Then, unexpectedly, Arnold

“Alright.”

Nora stiffened. “What?”

His tone was calm, almost

She was

s stunned.

with him,

he agreed. Just like that.

relieved. Grateful. Instead, unease settled in her stomach.

**Why now?**

thoughts, Arnold stepped closer. His fingers

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

thumb traced lightly over her cheek. “You look tired.”

wasn’t sure how to

almost allowed herself to soften–to forget the

But she didn’t.

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

leave, his voice

you going so late?”

glanced back at

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

Nora hesitated.

everything that had happened, after all the time they had spent apart,

before she could reply, Arnold made the decision for

another word, he walked past her and exited

for a