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.

by later to pick up Alex,” he

but to Nora, it felt like another subtle

but because Lancelot had likely instructed

walked away, his figure disappearing beyond the entrance of the

opened, and just as Cole was about to step out, his eyes landed

and retreated back into

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Chapter 84

Cole remained seated in his own vehicle, his gaze following Arnold’s

of an undercurrent of unease slipping through the cracks of an otherwi

mundane evening.

was swift. The car’s taillights faded into the stream

fingers drumming lightly against the armrest. His instincts told him that tonight’s events weren’t

with Alex, waiting for Arnold to

air was crisp, and the glow from the streetlamps cast elongated

them stretched, neither speaking until Alex finally broke it.

as much anymore,” Alex said suddenly, tilting his head as he looked up at Nora. His voice carried an uncharacteristic weight, as though he had

him, her expression unreadable.

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

always been perceptive, but she hadn’t expected him to notice. the gradual distance she had unconsciously placed between

just tired,” she said simply, her voice carrying a quiet

that was the truth. But before he could press further, the sound of an approaching car filled

smooth stop in front

enough for his face to be visible, his gaze landing first on Alex, then shifting briefly

door behind Alex, a faint yet distinct