Chapter 195

Alex froze, his small fingers twisting the hem of his shirt, his breath uneven as fresh tears slipped down his cheeks. His father’s question hung heavy in the air, pressing on his tiny shoulders like an unbearable

weight.

Nora’s gaze remained on him, though her eyes felt distant, as if she were seeing something beyond the room, beyond the moment. Her hands trembled as she gripped the hospital sheets tighter, her knuckles turning white.

It wasn’t just the betrayal that hurt… it was the realization of how little she mattered in Alex’s eyes.

A mother who had given everything, and yet, when it came down to it, she was nothing more than an obstacle to be removed.

She swallowed hard, forcing down the sting of unshed tears.

Alex’s lips quivered as he hesitated. “I… I…” His voice cracked, and he sniffled, looking down at the floor.

Arnold’s sharp gaze narrowed. “Answer me, Alex. Did you come up with this idea alone?”

The weight of his father’s voice made Alex’s small frame tremble. He squeezed his eyes shut, as if that could mak

the crushing pressure go away.

The harshness of his words made Alex hiccup on a sob.

“I… I just wanted Aunt Linda to come,” he whispered. “I didn’t think it would be that bad..”

Nora exhaled shakily, her fingers digging into the sheets.

expression turned unreadable, but the quiet fury in his

Alex’s

clenched into trembling fists, but he didn’t dare

on his sobs. His whole

flickered with something fleeting… an instinctive reaction when he saw Nora stir

moved halfway toward her, but then he stopped himself, his posture stiffening as if

crazy with regret

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Chapter 195

Alex. Cold, detached. A stark contrast to the usual patience he showed

Arnold said, each word like ice cutting through the air. “Think

at his father’s words. He had always been the center of attention, pampered and sheltered, never scolded

disapproval, the disappointment in Arnold’s voice… it sent a wave of distress crashing over him. His lips

eyes darted toward Nora. She was awake. The relief was instant, overwhelming. He forgot

everything else.

finally woke up!

her hospital bed, arms outstretched, seeking comfort,

moment his fingers brushed against her, Nora’s hand came up, pushing

he had never seen before. Cold. Distant. Her pale lips pressed into a thin line, and

with emotion. “I didn’t mean it… I… I

Nora’s face remained

the

a deep breath, she spoke, her voice

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