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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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only watch as the car sped off into

his

pounding, hoping it

settled like a stone in

message.

rubbing the back of

glimpse of a familiar silhouette on the street–her walk, the way she tucked her hair

picked up his calls.

really her, why

doubt gnawed at him. After all, why would she

jaw clenched as memories of his grandmother surfaced–the formidable matriarch who had

arriving at the hospital, she was immediately greeted by a member of the medical staff who respectfully said,

scent filled his lungs, and the quiet hum of

contrast to the strong woman he had grown up with.

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

She didn’t respond.

up a chair and sat beside her. “I came as soon as I heard.”

Still, nothing.

you’re upset about

her eyes snapped open,

07:15

left, Alpha father and

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thin but firm. “You

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

that’s already over.”

scoffed, turning her face

knew his grandmother

Linda and Clark invest in my company if that’s what you’re worried

the divorce won’t

the blanket, but

had always believed she could control everything,

long silence, she muttered, “Stubborn

tugged at Arnold’s

city, Nora was exhausted from her shift. She stretched her sore shoulders

stepped into the elevator

when she

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