After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 84

His brows furrowed slightly, a rare look of concern crossing his usually impassive face.

“You need to be more careful,” he said, his voice low. His grip was firm but not forceful, as if shielding her

from further harm.

The brief silence that followed was filled with the subtle gasps of nearby guests, who had clearly taken note of the unexpected interaction.

Eyes darted between Arnold and Nora, speculation flashing in their expressions.

But just as quickly as it had happened, Nora pulled her hand away.

“I’m fine,” she said swiftly, avoiding his gaze. “It’s nothing serious.”

Arnold didn’t argue, though his gaze lingered on her for a moment longer before he finally let it go.

The murmurs around them didn’t subside immediately, but Nora ignored them, willing herself to focus on anything but the lingering warmth of his touch.

Despite his earlier engagement in the conversation, Arnold did not linger long at the banquet.

After some time, he rose from his seat, his movements precise and deliberate.

Before leaving, he turned to Nora.

“Are you going home tonight?” he asked, his voice neutral.

Nora shook her head. “No, I’ll be staying here.”

Arnold merely nodded, as if he had already expected her answer.

to pick up Alex,”

to Nora, it felt like another subtle reminder that

own will, but because Lancelot had

walked away, his figure disappearing beyond the entrance of the banquet hall.

entrance. The back door opened, and just as Cole was about to step out, his eyes landed

retreated back into the car.

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Chapter 84

but Cole remained seated in his own vehicle,

unease slipping through the cracks

mundane evening.

into the stream of city traffic, disappearing as efficiently as the man himself.

armrest. His instincts told him that tonight’s events weren’t as simple

Nora stood with Alex, waiting for Arnold to

glow from the streetlamps cast

neither speaking until Alex finally broke

Alex said suddenly, tilting his head as he looked up at Nora. His

glanced down at him, her expression

always called me every day. You used to ask where I was, what I

gaze. She knew Alex had always been perceptive, but she hadn’t

her voice carrying a quiet

studied her for a moment, as if trying to determine whether that was the truth. But before he could press

a smooth stop in

be visible, his gaze landing first on Alex,

Arnold leaned slightly over to close the door behind Alex, a faint yet distinct scent lingered