After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 113

The house no longer felt like home.

That night, she slept in Alex’s room, curled up beside him as he clung to her in his sleep.

The next morning, as Nora prepared to leave, the maid came to collect the laundry.

“Miss Nora, would you like these washed?” The maid asked, pointing to the nightgown she had changed out of last night.

Nora glanced at them, then shook her head. “No need. Just throw them away.”

The maid hesitated, startled by the request.

Then, as if realizing something, Nora added, “And those bags in the attic, I don’t want them either.”

There was no place for those things in her life anymore.

Just then, Alex came running down the stairs, his schoolbag bouncing against his back.

“Mom, let’s go!” he called, grabbing her hand.

She took him to school, dropping him off at the gate.

Just as she was about to leave, a little boy ran up to her, waving excitedly.

It was Brian, the neighbor’s son.

“Nora! Why didn’t you come home last night?” he asked curiously. “My mom made cookies! She wanted to give you

some!”

Before Nora could respond, Alex scowled.

are you talking about?” he huffed. “Mom was at home last

gazed at Alex with a sympathy

adult conversations and observed enough of his surroundings to grasp the

that his marriage to Aunt Nora had come to an end, which was why Aunt Nora

Alex doesn’t seem

swallowed hard, then patted Alex’s shoulder in a wordless show of support before hurrying off toward the school building.

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Some children were more

for class, and she had no intention of delaying

a small smile. Alex nodded and followed Brian into the building, his

leave, a voice called out. “Miss

teacher approaching,

ask if you were aware of next week’s parent–child

Neither Arnold nor Alex had mentioned

more likely, had already

knowing look passed between her and the

words weighed heavy in the air.

instead when the time comes,” Nora said lightly, her tone calm

word, though her thoughts were far from settled.

sting as much as it once had, but there was still a dull ache in knowing that she wasn’t even considered

had no intention of forcing herself into spaces

be Alex’s “mother,” she

if they could

time she arrived at the office,

soon as she stepped inside. His

she asked, directing

studio under his name. They’re launching a fashion brand in direct competition

anger passed through

unnecessary competition simply because Linda couldn’t handle