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With that, she turned and walked away, her posture effortlessly composed, not sparing him another

glance.

Dalton clenched his fists, watching her retreating figure. His chest burned with irritation. Who does

she think she is?

She was the one clinging to resentment, the one bitter over the past, the one desperate to ruin Linda’s happiness.

And yet, she acted as if he was the one being ridiculous.

His expression darkened. He would speak to Arnold about this.

The villa’s grand entrance was bathed in golden light as Arnold and Alex stepped inside, weary from their day. Just as Arnold set down his keys, his phone vibrated sharply in his pocket. He fished it out, glanced at the caller ID, and his expression stiffened.

“Hello?” His voice was brisk.

“Mr. Arnold, your grandmother has had a fall. She’s at St. Mary’s Hospital now–fractured hip. She’s receiving treatment, but you’ll want to come.”

A wave of concern shot through Arnold. “I’ll be there right away.”

Alex, noticing the change in his father’s demeanor, stepped forward. “What’s wrong?”

“Grandma had an accident,” Arnold answered quickly, already moving toward the door.

Alex’s eyes widened. “I want to go too-”

“Not now.” Arnold cut him off, though his tone lacked harshness. “You have school tomorrow. You

can visit her after class.”

“But-”

“No arguments, Alex.” Arnold was already halfway out the door, his car keys in hand. “I’ll let you know if anything serious happens.”

0713 C

After I left, Alpha father and son went craz

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could only watch as the car

moment, his

snatched it up, heart pounding, hoping it

it, disappointment settled like a stone

message.

back

Nora several times that day. Earlier, he had caught a glimpse of a familiar silhouette on the street–her walk, the way she tucked her hair behind her ear. It had to be his mother.

picked up his calls.

it was really her, why

about it, the more the doubt gnawed at him. After all, why would she come back for the holidays

the steering wheel tightly. His jaw clenched as memories of his

was immediately greeted by a member of the medical staff who respectfully

antiseptic scent filled his lungs, and the quiet hum of machines echoed

contrast to the strong

he could tell she was awake. “Grandma,” he

She didn’t respond.

her. “I came as soon as

Still, nothing.

know you’re upset

her eyes snapped open,

07:15

left, Alpha father

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impulsive, Arnold,” she said, her voice thin but firm. “You don’t

think about the family more than you realize.

already over.”

turning her face away.

exhaled, rubbing his temples. He knew his grandmother wouldn’t back down

Clark invest in my company if that’s what you’re worried about. But my decision

divorce

into the blanket,

always believed she could control everything, but

silence, she muttered, “Stubborn

sad smile tugged at Arnold’s lips. “Runs in the

the city, Nora was exhausted from her shift. She stretched

stepped into the elevator bay.

when she

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