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

turned away and reached for her phone, noticing several missed

crept into her stomach.

the screen, she saw a single

away for the weekend, so take

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her grip tightening

hadn't even bothered to ask if she was available. He had simply assumed she would take responsibility.

measured breath, she stepped away from

with a sudden force, and before she

a small figure had already lunged

arms outstretched as he expected her to catch him the way she always

leaned back, a barely perceptible hesitation

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

kind of scent that lingered, the kind that told stories of

immediately. His little arms, which had

of confusion passed over his face. His mother

But now, she

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 he held it

this for me! Isn't it

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 a lot?" she asked, keeping her

something even more thrilling, he fished out another identical charm from his bag. "Daddy bought me two! This one is

innocent hopefulness in his voice, a

hesitated for a fraction of a second before offering a polite smile.

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