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

Chapter 142

Left with no other choice, Sarah finally agreed.

Alex, now beaming with excitement, followed her home eagerly. The moment they stepped inside, he took in his surroundings with curious eyes. Compared to the grand villa he was used to, the apartment was undoubtedly much smaller, but it was cozy. The faint scent of fresh laundry mixed with the fragrance of her perfume, making the space feel undeniably like *her*.

He nestled against her that night, hugging her tightly as he drifted off to sleep. It was the most peaceful rest he had had in a long time.

The next day, after work, Sarah received news that Grandmother's surgery had been successful. A quiet sense of relief settled in her heart. She decided to buy a bouquet of flowers before heading to the hospital.

As she arrived, she spotted a familiar figure standing near the entrance.

*Linda.*

Their eyes met briefly, cold and unreadable, before they walked past each other without a word. They didn't need to speak-both understood the silent hostility between them.

On the VIP floor, Sarah pushed the door open, stepping into the hospital room. But as soon as she did, her gaze landed on three men inside.

Arnold.

Cole.

Charles.

eyes flickered with realization. If Linda had been downstairs, that meant they had likely arrived

into a thin line. *Did she come up to visit Grandmother?* She doubted it. Grandmother had never liked Linda, and if she had come in, it would have only made

a step inside, Charles

contrast, was more composed. Rising from his chair, he greeted her

but her mind was

her arms added a burst of color to the otherwise sterile environment. She barely had a chance to speak before Arnold silently walked over, his movements fluid and confident, and took

toward her grandmother, who lay propped up against the pillows

her voice gentle. "How are

familiar warmth she always had for Sarah, she immediately shifted to concern for her. "Have you eaten? You must be tired after work. Why

her posture. She knew this was another attempt to push them back together, but she

as if she had come to accept the inevitable-that no matter

her grandmother began to grow tired. Taking that as their cue, the group prepared to leave. As they made their way toward the elevator, Sarah felt an unrelenting gaze

asked coolly, arching

Charles smirked slightly. "...Almost."

and turned away, stepping into the elevator without another

huh? Has she truly put you down?" He paused, his tone