After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 96

His eyes flickered toward Nora for a brief second before looking away.

Nora, who had remained quiet the entire time, still keep silent.

She didn’t acknowledge Linda’s petty exclusion, nor did she react to Arnold’s unnecessary courtesy.

She was long past expecting warmth from him.

The conversation ended quickly after that. Leo and Nora proceeded with their work, completing the necessary paperwork in a little over an hour.

When they were informed that the relevant documents wouldn’t be ready for another two days, neither was particularly surprised.

By the time late afternoon arrived, the sky outside was painted in soft hues of gold and orange.

Leo stretched his arms and turned to Nora. “Dinner? My treat,” he offered casually.

Nora shook her head. “Thanks, but I have other plans. I’m heading back to the estate.”

Leo studied her for a second before nodding. “Alright. If you change your mind, let me know.”

When Nora arrived home, she expected the ere to be as quiet as usual. What she didn’t expect was to

find Arnold there.

He was sitting in the living room, scrolling through his phone, his expression impassive.

Nora paused in the doorway, momentarily thrown off. He was here? She had assumed he would be with Linda. After all, wasn’t that where he always ran off to these days?

Suppressing the thoughts swirling in her head, she exhaled lightly before walking further inside. As she passed by the dining table, she glanced at Arnold and spoke without preamble.

time later? There’s something I want to

meeting hers for a brief moment before he nodded. “Sure.

all she needed

sat down, eating her meal in silence while Arnold remained

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his phone.

her door slightly ajar, listening for any sound of

But then-

heard the sound of car

time to see Arnold’s car pulling out of the driveway.

who helped manage the household spoke up from the hallway. “He left in a hurry,” she murmured. “Said it was company

Company business.

her chest

“Or Linda’s business?*

thought was bitter, but she pushed it away

wanted to

this time, she wasn’t sure when he would return.

was uneventful–until Nora heard a commotion outside

the sound, eyebrows furrowing slightly.

said dryly. “Linda’s company just moved in

Nora blinked. “Upstairs?”

don’t like it.

react much. “Let her,” she said simply. “Her company isn’t on the same level as Starline Studios. The rent here isn’t cheap.

observed her for a moment before smirking. “You’re a lot calmer than I expected.”

bigger things to worry

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end of the day, the underground parking garage was nearly empty. The dim lighting cast long shadows along the concrete floor, and the air carried the

walked toward her car, she suddenly