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 a

phone, noticing several missed calls. All from

crept into her stomach.

she saw a single unread

weekend, so take care

15:19

left, Alpha father and son

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exhaled slowly, her grip

even bothered to ask if she was available. He had simply

measured breath, she stepped away from

Nora's room burst open with

figure had

Alex's voice was filled with unrestrained joy, his arms outstretched as he

back,

was unmistakable....

lingered, the kind that

immediately. His little arms, which had been reaching for her

over his face. His mother had always caught him before....

But now, she

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

Daddy bought this for me! Isn't it

the charm, her thoughts momentarily drifting. Arnold had taken Alex out, bought him gifts, and spent time with him. She swallowed the faint ache that crept up, pushing it aside as she

lot?" she asked,

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.

his

fraction of a second before offering a polite smile. "You play with it," she said

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