After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 149

“Hmm,” Nora murmured absentmindedly, flipping a page of her notes. Totally unaware of where he was

Alex paused, expecting more, but nothing came. He blinked in confusion. Did you hear me? I just go

back.”

“Yeah,” Nora replied simply, still not shifting her attention from her work

A brief silence settled between them.

Not picking up on her indifference, Alex pressed on, eager to talk. “I missed you Mommy you know? Every day. The pack wasn’t the same without you. I really wish you’d come home soon,” he said softly, lowering his voice as if it would make her respond more warmly.

But Nora didn’t react.

“And you know what I’ve been thinking about?” he continued, smiling to himself “How nice it would be to wake up with you again. Mommy! You’d make me breakfast like before, right? Those pancakes you always made for me?”

Still, there was no excitement, no promise in her response. Just a casual, “We’ll see.”

Alex’s smile faltered slightly. “Come on, mom! Say something nice to me. I’ve been gone for so long.”

“You sound fine,” she replied neutrally.

His heart sank slightly at the lack of enthusiasm, but he wasn’t ready to let the conversation go just yet “How about we talk a little longer? It’s been too long-”

“I have work to do,” she interrupted, her voice polite but firm.

tensed, a hint of desperation creeping into his tone.

said. And then, without waiting

at his phone screen, his heart sinking. He hadn’t even gotten the chance to tell

she answered was now completely

out a sigh, rubbing his face as he sat back against his pillows. *Why is

Chapter 149

feel normal again once he was back in

heading down the hall until he reached his father’s study. The door was slightly ajar, and warm light spilled into the hallway.

reports. When he saw Alex enter, he looked up. “You look like someone

mouth to say something, but hesitated. He wasn’t even sure how to put it

something happen?” Arnold pressed, setting his

admitted, leaning against the doorway. “I just

used to be.”

a moment before sighing. “People change, Alex. Maybe you

why.”

but

Alex had left her unmoved, but the moment her phone buzzed again, she glanced at the screen and immediately knew this call

It was Cole.

person behind

Abby’s bright, smiling face appeared on the

girl chirped, holding up a small pendant shaped like a delicate snowflake. “Look!

across Nora’s face. “I’m glad you like

pretty! I showed it to my friends, and they were

chuckled. “Well, I’m happy it makes