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

Chapter 167

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

and reached for her phone, noticing several missed calls. All from

saw a

away for the weekend, so take

grip tightening around the

to ask if she was available.

she stepped away from her

force, and before she could react, a small figure had already lunged at

joy, his arms outstretched as he expected

instinctively leaned back,

clinging to Alex's clothes was

the kind

immediately. His little arms, which had been reaching for her so eagerly,

mother had always caught him before.... firmly, without

his disappointment with renewed excitement. He quickly rummaged through his book bag, pulling out a small, intricately crafted pistol charm. His eyes

Daddy bought this for me! Isn't

the charm, her thoughts momentarily drifting. Arnold had taken Alex out, bought him gifts, and spent time with him. She swallowed the faint ache that crept up, pushing it aside as she met

like it a lot?" she asked, keeping her voice

out another identical charm from his bag. "Daddy bought me two! This one

in his voice, a

a

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