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."

could only watch as the car sped off

moment, his

snatched it up, heart pounding, hoping it was his

it, disappointment settled like a stone in his

sighed, rubbing the back of his

the street-her walk, the way she tucked her hair behind her

it was really her, why

the more the doubt gnawed at him. After all, why would she come

one hand gripping the steering wheel tightly. His jaw clenched as memories

a member of the medical staff who respectfully said, "Alpha Arnold, the patient is in room

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

but he could tell she was awake. "Grandma," he said softly. She didn't

sat beside her. "I came as soon

Still, nothing.

know you're upset

that, her eyes snapped open, sharp and

impulsive, Arnold," she said, her voice thin but firm.

forward. "I think about the family more than you realize. But I can't stay in a marriage

scoffed, turning her

and Clark invest in my company if that's what you're worried about. But my decision on the

into the blanket,

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

silence,

smile tugged at Arnold's lips. "Runs in the

city, Sarah was exhausted from

as she stepped into the

was when she saw

Linda.