Chapter 46
Nora’s heart softened at the sight of hum
“Alright, sweetheart,” she said gently, kneeling down to give him
him a warm hug Twill stay tonight and take care of you” Her voice was calm, yet every
word carried a hint of sadness and resolve
Later, Nora returned to her bedroom and felt more than a little surprised when she saw the furnishings of the house.
The room was untouched. All of her jewelry and clothes were exactly as she had left them.
She had expected that Arnold, after she filed for divorce, would have hurriedly removed her belongings.
But nothing had been disturbed. Nora paused, trying to make sense of it all.
In the past, she had wondered if Arnold was siding with Linda against her and Leo w
when it came to matters of what he considered “bullying.”
However, fought there was no hint of such favoritism. Instead, there was an eerie calmness.
she realizes now that maybe he just doesn’t care what happens to her Just don’t r
That was his usual attitude towards her, cold and indifferent to everything she did.
Nora gathered her pajamas and toiletries and made her way to Alex’s room
make too much
much of it
When she entered. Alex’s eyes widened in mild surprise. “Mom, are you staying at my place tonight?” he asked, his tone both curious and joyful. “Yes I am” Nora replied with a gentle smile. “Im here to take care of you tonight.”
in two ways: first, to help him recover from his illness, and second, to give herself some distance from Arnold
The thought of sharing a bed with him had become too painful
determined to keep her nights separate from his presence.
After settling Alex in with a bedtime story and a kiss on his forehead, Nora decided it was time for a shower.
wanted to wash away not just the makeup and remnants of the party, but also the lingering memories of the evening
As she entered the bathroom, the sound of running water filled the small space
It was a brief moment of solitude until Arnold’s presence made itself knowl
Arnold had quietly entered Alex’s room, and when he heard the water rushing in the bathroom, he called out, “Alex, who is in there?” His voice was gentle bus ødged with concern
From behind the closed door, Alex replied, not noticing the slight flush on Arnold’s cheeks, “It’s Mom. She’s getting ready for bed.
Arnold frowned as he absorbed the answer.
Tid you ask your mom to come here to take care of yo
of you?” he asked slowly, a note of questioning in his voice
Alex shook has head, his sanall face serious “No. Mom came all by herself
Arnold’s eyes darkened for a moment as an undamahar feeling stirred in his heart a mix of discomfort and regret that he could not fully explai
Nora, from behind the bathroom door, heard the conversation and felt her heart tighten
She remained silent, choosing to listen instead of interver
After a few minutes, the sound of footsteps signaled Arnolds departure
Nora stayed with Alex until he finally fell into a deep sleep.
Chapter 46
The house grew quiet, and Nora’s thoughts turned inward.
She reflected on the many changes that h
had taken place.
ce been and what now was.
The echo of the past mingled with the present, leaving her with a bittersweet feeling of what had once
The next day. Nora woke up at the crack of dawn
The first light of morning filtered through the curtains, and she felt a renewed sense of determination.
Quietly, she prepared breakfast for Alex.
The aroma of toast and scrambled eggs filled the small kitchen as she worked with a gentle rhythm.
After ensuring that Alex was happily eating, she grabbed her bag and car keys, ready to leave the villa and start her day.
Before stepping out. Nora found herself subconsciously glancing out the window,
Through the glass, she saw a neatly kept training Geld that had been carved out in the villa grounds.
Every morning, without fail, Arnold engaged in his rigorous exercise routine.
As the Alpha, he was devoted to keeping himself in top shape, often spending at least an hour on his morning workouts.
In quieter times. Nora had watched him from the window, feeling a pang of joy at his dedication.
But now, with mixed emotions in her heart, she turned away and left for the day.
Not long after Nora’s departure, Arnold returned from his training session.
Still in his workout clothes, he wandered through the halls looking for her.
Noticing that Nora was not there, he stopped in the foyer and asked one of the maids, “Where’s Luna? His voice was soft, filled with an almost wistful longing
The maid shook her head as she looked at Arnold.
“Luna went out early in the morning. Didn’t she tell you what she was going for?”
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