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 announced with obvious

face brightened, eyes gleaming with excitement. “Really?” he

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Chapter 87

sure your mom has things to do. Right, Sarah?”

She wasn’t

let it show. She nodded with a polite smile. “I do. I’ll head back to

room to work.”

smug. Alex looked relieved. Cole, however,

minutes later to find Sarah

went back to the room,”

didn’t change. He simply nodded, as

her work. The rhythmic clicking of keys echoed in the quiet space.

world where emotions didn’t dictate outcomes, where logic and skill determined success.

she tried, her mind

way Alex had looked at her earlier, the excitement on his face when

rubbing her temples. *Why am I

on the door interrupted

find a staff member standing

Sarah, here’s

“I didn’t

arranged by Alpha,”

moment, Sarah didn’t react. Then the

Arnold.

her chest. Arnold had ordered food for

then accepted the tray. “Thank you.”

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