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

Chapter 139

With that, she turned and walked away, her posture effortlessly composed, not sparing him another glance.

Dalton clenched his fists, watching her retreating figure. His chest burned with irritation. Who does she think she is?

She was the one clinging to resentment, the one bitter over the past, the one desperate to ruin Linda's happiness.

And yet, she acted as if he was the one being ridiculous.

His expression darkened. He would speak to Arnold about this.

The villa's grand entrance was bathed in golden light as Arnold and Alex stepped inside, weary from their day. Just as Arnold set down his keys, his phone vibrated sharply in his pocket. He fished it out, glanced at the caller ID, and his expression stiffened.

"Hello?" His voice was brisk.

"Mr. Arnold, your grandmother has had a fall. She's at St. Mary's Hospital now- fractured hip. She's receiving treatment, but you'll want to come."

A wave of concern shot through Arnold. "I'll be there right away."

Alex, noticing the change in his father's demeanor, stepped forward. "What's wrong?"

"Grandma had an accident," Arnold answered quickly, already moving toward the door.

Alex's eyes widened. "I want to go too—"

"Not now." Arnold cut him off, though his tone lacked harshness. "You have school tomorrow. You can visit her after class."

"But-"

"No arguments, Alex." Arnold was already halfway out the door, his car keys in hand. "I'll let you know if anything serious happens."

the car sped off

moment, his

pounding, hoping it was his

he opened it, disappointment settled like a stone in his chest-it was

the

had called Sarah several times that day. Earlier, he had caught a glimpse of a familiar silhouette on the street-her walk, the way she tucked her hair behind her ear. It had to be his mother. But she hadn't picked up his

her, why

he thought about it, the more the doubt gnawed at him. After all, why would she

wheel tightly. His jaw clenched as memories of his

at the hospital, she was immediately greeted by a member of the medical staff who respectfully said, "Alpha Arnold, the

hall. The antiseptic scent filled his lungs, and the quiet hum of machines echoed in the sterile space. When he entered, his grandmother was lying in bed, her frail frame a stark contrast to the strong woman he had grown

could tell she was awake. "Grandma," he said softly.

sat beside her. "I came as

Still, nothing.

you're upset about

eyes snapped open, sharp

thin but firm. "You don't think

than you realize. But I can't

scoffed, turning her

rubbing his temples. He knew his grandmother wouldn't back down easily. "Look, I won't let Linda and Clark invest in my company if that's what you're worried about. But my decision

the blanket,

helplessness in her eyes. She had always believed she could control everything,

a long silence,

tugged at

the city, Sarah was exhausted from

as she stepped into

when

Linda.