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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.”

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the car sped off

his

pounding, hoping it was his

a stone in his chest–it

message.

sighed, rubbing the back of his neck.

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

up his

really her, why wouldn’t she

gnawed at him. After all, why would she

tightly. His jaw clenched as memories of his

member of the medical staff who respectfully said, “Alpha Arnold, the patient is in room

hall. The antiseptic scent filled his lungs, and the quiet hum of machines echoed in the sterile space. When he entered, his grandmother was lying in bed,

a stark contrast to the strong woman he had grown up with.

closed, but he could tell she was awake.

She didn’t respond.

chair and sat beside her.

Still, nothing.

know you’re upset about

open, sharp and

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

think about the family more than you realize. But I can’t stay

already over.”

her face

rubbing his temples. He knew his grandmother wouldn’t back down easily. “Look,

if that’s what you’re

divorce won’t

the blanket, but she said

always believed she could

a long silence, she muttered,

tugged at Arnold’s lips. “Runs

Nora was exhausted from her shift. She stretched her sore shoulders as

the elevator bay.

she

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