AFTER I LEFT, ALPHA 153

Chapter 153

"I.... uh.... hope there were no misunderstandings, sir," the manager stammered, wringing his hands. "We.... of course, we value all our guests. It was never our intention...."

Cody didn't respond. He simply gave the manager a cold glance before continuing further into the

establishment.

That evening, back at home, Nora settled into her chair, her fingers gliding over the keyboard as she

reviewed the files Colton had sent.

The glow of the screen illuminated her face, casting sharp shadows across her features. She read through the documents methodically, her mind absorbing each line with unwavering focus.

The familiar rhythm of work brought her a sense of stability.

She had long since learned that emotions were unreliable companions; logic, strategy, and persistence were what truly mattered.

Just as she was making notes on an important section, the distant sound of an approaching car broke her

concentration.

Nora's hand hesitated over the keyboard. A moment later, she heard a door slam outside. Then, a child's voice pierced the quiet evening.

"Mom!"

Her expression shifted immediately. She pushed back her chair and walked to the window, parting the curtains slightly.

Below, she saw Alex jumping out of a car, his small frame illuminated by the dim streetlights. His

excitement was evident.... his arms outstretched, his face beaming.

brow furrowed. Her gaze flickered toward the car, and a

away and reached for her phone, noticing several missed calls. All

crept into her stomach.

she saw a

away for the weekend, so take care of

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her grip tightening around the

if she was available. He had simply

a measured breath, she

Nora's room burst open with a sudden force, and before she

small figure had

as he expected her to catch him the way

this time, Nora instinctively leaned back, a

scent clinging to Alex's clothes was

the kind that told stories of proximity and

little arms, which had

confusion passed over his face. His mother had always caught him

But now, she

his disappointment with renewed excitement. He quickly rummaged through his book bag, pulling out a small, intricately crafted pistol charm.

Daddy bought this for me! Isn't it

drifting. Arnold had taken Alex out, bought him gifts, and spent time with him. She swallowed the

she asked, keeping her voice

Super like it!" Alex nodded eagerly, his excitement palpable. Then, as if remembering something even more thrilling, he fished out another identical charm from his bag. "Daddy bought me two! This one is for you, Mommy. Will you play with

an innocent hopefulness in his voice, a longing for

fraction of a second before offering a

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