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

Chapter 167

"I.... uh.... hope there were no misunderstandings, sir," the manager stammered, wringing his hands. "We.... of course, we value all our guests. It was never our intention...."

Cody didn't respond. He simply gave the manager a cold glance before continuing further into the establishment.

That evening, back at home, Sarah settled into her chair, her fingers gliding over the keyboard as she reviewed the files Colton had sent.

The glow of the screen illuminated her face, casting sharp shadows across her features. She read through the documents methodically, her mind absorbing each line with unwavering focus.

The familiar rhythm of work brought her a sense of stability.

She had long since learned that emotions were unreliable companions; logic, strategy, and persistence were what truly mattered.

Just as she was making notes on an important section, the distant sound of an approaching car broke her concentration.

Sarah's hand hesitated over the keyboard. A moment later, she heard a door slam outside. Then, a child's voice pierced the quiet evening.

"Mom!"

Her expression shifted immediately. She pushed back her chair and walked to the window, parting the curtains slightly.

Below, she saw Alex jumping out of a car, his small frame illuminated by the dim streetlights. His excitement was evident.... his arms outstretched, his face beaming.

Her gaze flickered toward the car, and a sense of unease settled

and reached for her phone, noticing several missed calls. All from Arnold. A bad feeling

she saw a single unread

for the weekend, so take care

slowly, her grip

if she was available. He

a measured breath, she stepped away from her

door to Sarah's room burst open with a sudden force, and before

unrestrained joy, his arms outstretched as he expected her to catch him the way she

leaned back,

to Alex's clothes was unmistakable....

lingered, the kind that told stories of proximity and

which had been reaching for her so

over his face. His mother had always caught him before.... firmly, without

he covered up his disappointment with renewed excitement. He quickly rummaged through his book bag, pulling out a

this for me!

gaze lingered on the charm, her thoughts momentarily drifting. Arnold had taken Alex out, bought him gifts, and spent time with him. She swallowed the faint

it a lot?" she asked, keeping her

it!" Alex nodded eagerly, his excitement palpable. Then, as if remembering something even more thrilling, he fished out another identical charm

in his voice,

of a second before offering a polite smile. "You play with it," she