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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 into

that moment, his

snatched it up, heart pounding, hoping it

a stone in his chest–it was just another spam

message.

rubbing the back of

called Nora several times that day. Earlier, he had caught a glimpse of a familiar silhouette on the street–her walk, the way

picked up his calls.

it was really her, why

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

gripping the steering wheel tightly. His jaw clenched as memories of his grandmother surfaced–the formidable matriarch who had

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

hum of machines echoed in

the strong

were closed, but he could tell she was awake. “Grandma,” he

She didn’t respond.

beside her. “I came as soon as

Still, nothing.

“I know you’re upset about

open, sharp and full of disapproval

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too impulsive, Arnold,” she said, her voice thin

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

that’s already

turning her

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

in my company if that’s what you’re

divorce won’t change.”

blanket, but she said nothing.

see the helplessness in her eyes. She had always believed she could control everything, but this was something she couldn’t force.

a long silence, she muttered, “Stubborn boy.”

smile tugged at Arnold’s lips.

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

stepped into the

when she

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