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.

Her gaze flickered toward the car, and

phone, noticing several missed calls. All from

crept into her stomach.

the screen, she saw a single

for the weekend,

15:19

I left, Alpha father and

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slowly, her grip tightening around the

available. He had simply

a measured breath, she stepped

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

figure had already lunged at

was filled with unrestrained joy, his arms outstretched as he expected her to

leaned back, a barely perceptible hesitation

to Alex's clothes was unmistakable.... Linda's floral perfume, sweet

that lingered, the kind that told stories

had been reaching

face. His mother had

But now, she had dodged

clenched briefly before he covered up his disappointment with renewed excitement. He quickly rummaged through his book bag, pulling out a small, intricately crafted pistol charm. His eyes shone as

Mommy! Daddy bought this for me! Isn't it

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

lot?" she asked, keeping her

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

was an innocent hopefulness in his voice, a

a second before offering a polite smile. "You play with it,"

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