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.

furrowed. Her gaze flickered toward the car, and a sense of unease settled in

reached for her phone, noticing several missed calls. All from Arnold. A

crept into her stomach.

the screen, she saw

weekend, so take care

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slowly, her grip

available. He had simply assumed she

breath, she stepped away

door to Nora's room burst open with

had already

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

this time, Nora instinctively leaned back,

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

scent that lingered, the kind that told stories of proximity

which had been

of confusion passed over his face. His mother had always caught him before.... firmly,

But now, she

briefly before he covered up his disappointment with renewed excitement. He quickly rummaged through his book bag,

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

lingered on 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

like it a lot?" she asked, keeping her voice

out another identical charm from his bag. "Daddy bought me two! This one is for you, Mommy. Will you

in his voice, a longing for

offering

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