After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 127

Alex clung to Nora, his small arms wrapped tightly around her neck, inhaling the familiar scent that reminded him of warmth and security. He had missed this–being held by her, feeling her gentle touch, and knowing she was right there, just like before. The thought of letting go made his chest tighten, so he held on a little longer.

He looked to Arnold, who was standing by, and asked, “Daddy, I want to eat here with Mommy, can we pack up and come back here to eat?”

Arnold, watching the scene unfold, didn’t interfere. He observed how naturally Alex sought comfort in Nora, and with a calm nod, he made the arrangements.

“Pack the meals to go,” he instructed the staff.

The hospital room was soon filled with the aroma of freshly delivered dishes. The table was

carefully set, and Alex, unable to contain his excitement, pulled Nora to sit beside him. As they ate,

their conversation drifted to everyday things–his school, her work, the little things he had missed sharing with her.

“Mom, when will you be done with work?” Alex asked between bites, his voice tinged with longing.

“You’re always busy now…”

Nora’s hand paused slightly as she placed her chopsticks down. She looked at him with a gentle,

almost apologetic smile. “I’ll only get busier in the future, sweetheart.”

The answer wasn’t what Alex had hoped for. His shoulders slumped, and his lips pressed into a pout.

the way things

she was just a call away. But he knew that if

said it, she would only look more guilty, and he didn’t

His eyes widened as he sat up

Did you go shopping

the sudden change in

of surprise crossed Alex’s face before his mouth fell open in realization. “Then… then I think I saw you! I really thought I saw you

been out shopping, why hadn’t she taken him? Before, he used to complain about how boring it was to go shopping with

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to store. But now… now

can I come too?” His voice was soft, a

a moment, reading the silent plea in his eyes. He didn’t just want to go shopping–he

to smooth his

said. “Next time, I’ll take you with me.”

the sadness from earlier forgotten.

of them being Nora’s favorite foods. The way everything was arranged, from the selection of meals to the way the staff

Nora remained

all her preferences. But now, she only saw it for what it likely was–an effort to appease his grandmother,

calm and composed, never once allowing herself to entertain the possibility that