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.

up Alex,” he added before stepping

simple statement, but to Nora, it felt like another subtle reminder

of his own will, but because Lancelot

figure disappearing beyond the

sleek black limousine was parked at the hotel’s entrance. The back door opened, and just as Cole was about to step out, his eyes landed on

hesitated and retreated back

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his car with his usual composure, but Cole remained seated in

about tonight felt of an undercurrent of unease

mundane evening.

faded into the stream of city traffic, disappearing as efficiently

fingers drumming lightly against the armrest. His instincts told him that tonight’s

with

crisp, and the glow from the streetlamps cast

speaking until Alex finally broke it.

tilting his head as he looked up at Nora. His voice carried an uncharacteristic

down at him, her expression unreadable.

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

had always been perceptive, but she hadn’t expected him to

said simply, her

moment, as if trying to determine whether that was the truth. But before he could press further, the sound of an approaching car

a smooth stop

Alex, then shifting briefly to Nora. Without a word, Alex moved

leaned slightly over to close the door behind Alex, a faint