Chapter 155

Nora glanced at him and said lightly, "A friend."

But Alex's frown deepened.

A strange feeling bubbled in his chest.... an odd, uncomfortable kind of panic. He didn't know why, but he didn't like it.

Didn't like that his mom was talking to another man.

Didn't like that she was smiling.... not the polite, distant smile she always had for him, but something else.

He stepped closer, tugging at her sleeve. "Mom, stop talking on the phone," he said, his voice small but firm. "Play with me."

Nora blinked, surprised by his sudden demand.

Alex's small hands clenched slightly when his mother dismissed him. His eager expression faltered, and his lips pressed into a thin line.

"Go play by yourself for a while," Nora said, her tone light but firm. She didn't even look up from her laptop, fingers continuing to tap against the keys.

Alex stood there for a moment, his heart sinking.

He had been excited to spend time with her, thinking she would finally give him her attention. But instead, she was busy. Again.

"But, Mom...."

"I'm on the phone, Alex." Her voice was calm, final.

Alex felt something twist in his chest.... something that made his throat feel tight and his eyes burn. He turned on his heel and stomped away, going back to his room without another word.

Meanwhile, Nora and Leo continued their conversation late into the night. It wasn't anything particularly important.... just small talk, light complaints about work, and the occasional teasing. But to Nora, it was a welcome distraction.

By the time she hung up, the clock read past ten.

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rubbed her

into STARLINE

was in the middle of a staff expansion, and she had been swamped with additional responsibilities.

checked her phone. Arnold had responded to her message

"Soon."

been

stretched

Three. Then four.

all the while, the tension between Nora

ate quietly,

Nora noticed it.

so much work pressing on her, she did nothing

one afternoon, when her phone

glanced at the caller ID....

through, hesitant but with a forced cheerfulness.

up."

straightened slightly in her seat.

"Yeah... They're waiting outside."

tapped lightly against the desk. She had deadlines to meet,

She could refuse.

She wanted to refuse.

a pang

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around much lately. She had ignored him when he asked for

distant.

this was her chance to make up

said after a pause. "Mom will

surprised but pleased.

him. "Wait for

her things

message from

has already

at the

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