After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 73

Arnold calmly replied, “No, I can afford to pay that back.”

His tone was flat, unbothered, as if the conversation held no weight.

He loosened his bow tie, placed it carefully on the dresser beside his wristwatch, and disappeared into the bathroom. The soft sound of running water filled the silence.

Nora stood frozen, gripping the equity transfer document. Her eyes lingered on the paper for a moment before she exhaled and slid it into a drawer.

A strange feeling stirred in her chest.

This was the first thing Arnold had ever willingly given her since their marriage. It wasn’t affection, wasn’t trust–it was just paperwork.

Yet, it still meant something. She just wasn’t sure what.

That weekend, at Arnold’s grandmother’s insistence, the three of them–Arnold, Nora, and their daughter Alex–traveled to the Hot Springs Lodge.

Nora never refused Grandmother’s arrangements.

It wasn’t about respect so much as habit. She simply complied, setting aside her work

It was easier that way.

I protest.

The lodge was nestled deep in the mountains, surrounded by towering pines and a crisp, cool breeze that carried the scent of fresh snow.

The natural hot springs let off wisps of steam, making the place feel almost dreamlike in the late afternoon glow.

Arnold stepped away to take a

noticed familiar faces–Charles and Cole. She had barely registered them when

a few minutes,” he announced

with excitement. “Really?” he asked eagerly. But

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Im sure your mom has things

was clear. She wasn’t wanted

felt the sting but didn’t let it show. She nodded with a polite smile. “I do. I’ll

Alex looked relieved. Cole,

few minutes later to find Nora gone. He glanced at Alex. “Where’s your

to the room,” Alex replied casually.

He simply nodded, as if it

window, laptop open, trying to focus on her work. The rhythmic clicking

emotions didn’t dictate outcomes, where

how hard she tried, her mind

his face when Linda’s name was mentioned… The way Arnold had so easily accepted

temples. *Why am I even thinking about

on the door

staff member standing there with a tray

Nora, here’s your meal.”

“I didn’t order anything.”

arranged by Alpha,” the

didn’t react. Then the

Arnold.

sensation settled in her chest. Arnold had ordered food for her? That was unexpected.