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

Alex’s wide eyes, and his

small hands clenched into trembling fists, but he didn’t

he choked on his sobs. His whole body shrank as if trying to make

features set in a hard line. His usually calm, indifferent eyes flickered

her, but then he stopped himself, his posture stiffening as if forcing himself to remain distant.

crazy with regret

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Chapter 195

patience he showed his son. For the first time, his voice

disappointed in what you’ve done,” Arnold said, each word like ice cutting through the air. “Think about it. If this happens again… I don’t

the center of attention, pampered and sheltered,

Arnold’s voice… it sent a wave of distress

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

everything else.

woke up! I was so

toward her hospital bed, arms

moment his fingers brushed against her,

like a knife. His mother… his always gentle, loving mother… was looking at him with an expression he had never seen before. Cold. Distant. Her

didn’t mean it… I… I didn’t want you to get hurt!”

face

all lay beneath the surface,

breath, she spoke, her voice quiet

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