Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 87

Arnold calmly replied, “No, I can afford to pay that back.”

His tone was flat, unbothered, as if the conversation held no weight.

He loosened his bow tie, placed it carefully on the dresser beside his wristwatch, and disappeared into the bathroom. The soft sound of running water filled the silence.

Sarah stood frozen, gripping the equity transfer document. Her eyes lingered on the paper for a moment before she exhaled and slid it into a drawer.

A strange feeling stirred in her chest.

This was the first thing Arnold had ever willingly given her since their marriage. It wasn’t affection, wasn’t trust–it was just paperwork.

Yet, it still meant something. She just wasn’t sure what.

That weekend, at Arnold’s grandmother’s insistence, the three of them–Arnold, Sarah, and their daughter Alex–traveled to the Hot Springs Lodge.

Sarah never refused Grandmother’s arrangements.

It wasn’t about respect so much as habit. She simply complied, setting aside her work without protest.

It was easier that way.

The lodge was nestled deep in the mountains, surrounded by towering pines and a crisp, cool breeze that carried the scent of fresh snow.

The natural hot springs let off wisps of steam, making the place feel almost dreamlike in the late afternoon glow.

When they arrived, Arnold stepped away to take a phone call.

Sarah barely had a moment to breathe before she noticed familiar faces–Charles and Cole. She had barely registered them when Charles spoke up, deliberately raising his voice.

in a few minutes,” he

entire face brightened, eyes gleaming with excitement. “Really?” he asked eagerly. But then, as if remembering something,

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Luna’s Farewell: Half A Life Without My Al

Chapter 87

your mom has

clear. She wasn’t wanted

felt the sting but didn’t let it show. She nodded with a polite smile. “I do. I’ll head back

room to work.”

Alex looked relieved. Cole, however, frowned.

returned a few minutes later to find Sarah

the room,” Alex replied casually.

didn’t change. He simply nodded, as if it

to focus on her work. The rhythmic clicking of

her escape–a world where emotions didn’t dictate

how hard she

on his face when Linda’s name was mentioned… The way

*Why am I even thinking about this?*

knock on the door interrupted her thoughts.

staff member standing there with

here’s your meal.”

didn’t order

Alpha,” the staff

moment, Sarah didn’t react. Then the meaning sank in. *Alpha?*

Arnold.

her chest. Arnold had ordered

then accepted the tray.

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