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 sense of unease

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

crept into her stomach.

she saw

away for the weekend, so take

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her grip tightening

ask if she was available. He had

measured breath, she

with a

a small figure had

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

instinctively leaned back, a barely perceptible hesitation passing

to Alex's clothes was unmistakable.... Linda's

the kind that told stories of proximity and

had been reaching for her so eagerly, faltered

his face. His mother had always caught him

now, she had dodged

rummaged through his book bag, pulling out a small, intricately crafted pistol charm. His eyes shone as he

this for me! Isn't it

Alex out, bought him gifts, and spent time with him.

it a lot?" she asked,

he fished out another identical charm from his bag. "Daddy bought me two! This

in his voice,

before offering a polite smile. "You play with

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