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.

he huffed. “Mom was at home last night. She

Alex with

enough of his surroundings to grasp the complexities

he knew that Alex’s father favored another woman more and that his marriage to Aunt Nora

doesn’t seem to know

shoulder in a wordless show of support before

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Some children were more perceptive than adults thought they were.

almost time for class, and she had no intention of delaying the children

she said gently, offering Alex a small smile. Alex nodded and followed Brian

Nora turned to leave, a voice

to see Alex’s teacher approaching, her expression hesitant.

to ask if you were aware of next

Parent–child program? Neither Arnold nor Alex had

already decided

knowing look passed between her and the teacher, who sighed.

heavy in the

time comes,” Nora said lightly, her tone calm but detached. The teacher’s sigh deepened,

without another word, though her thoughts

a dull ache in knowing that she wasn’t even considered for moments

herself into spaces where she wasn’t wanted.

wanted Linda to be Alex’s “mother,” she wouldn’t interfere.

if they could

office, the atmosphere was heavy with

stepped inside. His usually

asked, directing her question toward Leo.

sharply. “After we turned down Linda’s offer to collaborate, Arnold set up another design studio under his name. They’re launching a

of anger passed through

now facing unnecessary competition simply