Chapter 52
Chapter 52
Nora laughed gently and looked down at Alex. Tm sorry, sweetie, but it’s really late. I can’t cook tonight. How about we eat what the maids made for us, and til make your favorite dish in the morning?
Alex hesitated, but his stomach growled again, reminding him of how hungry he was
He nodded reluctantly, but his smile returned. “Okay, Mommy. But fomnerow, promise?”
I promise.” Nora said, her voice
voice warm and reassuring.
They sat down for dinner together, and Alex’s mood seemed to brighten as they ate.
Despite everything that had happened, Nora still found comfort in these quiet moments with her sq
She wasn’t sure what the future held but for tonight, this was enough.
The next morning, as Nora was preparing breakfast, Alex’s tablet, which he had carelessly left on the couch, began to ring
Curious, Nora glanced at the screen.
The message was from Linda
“Alex, are you still sleeping? Mindlink didn’t respond. I’ll be back this afternoon. We’ll have dinner tonight, and il take you out tomorrow, okay?”
Nora paused, her heart tightening for a moment.
But she quickdy looked away, pretending she hadn’t seen it.
She didn’t want to make anything of it.
Just then, Alex came downstairs, a bright smile on his face.
He was typing away on his tablet, but as soon as he saw Nora, he quickly hid the screen from view.
Treidest is ready, come downstairs,” Nora said, trying to keep her voice light.
Alex grinned and jumped out of bed. “It’s been so long since I had aa made by Mom. Yay!”
Nora chuckled as she plated the food, a warmth filling her heart
No matter what happened with Arnold, she would always have Alex.
And that was enough to keep her going, at least for today.
morning sunlight streamed through the dining room windows, casting a warm glow over the neatly arranged table.
The scent of freshly brewed coffee and buttered toast filled the air as Nora sipped her tea, enjoying the peaceful start to her day.
As she spread jam over a slice of bread, the maid approached wiping her hands on her apron
““Luna, are you going to prepare today’s dauer, or should we handle it?” she asked politely, her voice gentle but expectant.
Before Nora could respond. Alex perked up
quickly interjected, “Mom, Dad is coming back tonight! I want him to take the out to eat?”
His words tumbled out in a rush, alinost as if he were afraid of being interrupted.
The malament tha ntence left has lips, regret flickered across his face
His fork hovered midair as he suddenly realized his mistake what if his mother decided to tag along? The thought made his stomach twist
Nora, however, simply gave him a knowing glance
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Chapter 52
She could tell he was lying
There was no hesitation in her mind–Alex had other plans, and they likely had nothing to do with his father.
Still, she chose not
ant to confrost him.
Instead, she took a slow sip of her tea and nodded, “Oh, I see. Well, I have something else to do tonight. You two go ahead.”
to come up with an excuse to avoid his mother, but now he didn’t
Alex blinked, momentarily caught off guard. He had been racking his brain, trying to
A wave of relief washed over him. Oh Uh thanks, Mom,” he mumbled, quickly returning his focus to his plate to avoid her gaze.
For the next few days. Alex barely contacted Nora
He spent Saturday and Sunday indulging in fun and excitement with Linda and his friends, completely forgetting about his mother.
Meanwhile, Nora received a message from her close friend Clara, inviting her to dinner.
A pleasant evening out seemed like a good distraction, so she agreed without hesitation
When Nora arrived at the restaurant, she was in a good mood.
The air buzzed with the chatter of diners, the clinking of glasses, and the aroma of grilled meats and rich sauces.
She was just about to follow the hostess to their reserved table when her gaze landed on a familiar figure.
Cole.
Her steps faltered for the briefest second, but she quickly regained composure.
She straightened her back and continued walking as though she hadn’t seen him.
However, Cole noticed her. His tall figure stood near the entrance, his hands in his pockets, his sharp eyes watching her with interest.
Nora ignored him, sliding into her seat with Clara.
They chatted over their meal, laughter punctuating their conversation.
But in the back of her mind, she couldn’t shake the feeling of Cole’s presence nearby.
After dinner, Clara excused herself to use the restroom.
Nora stepped outside, inhaling the crisp night air as she waited by the entrance.
And then she saw him again.
Cole stood a few feet away, leaning against the wall, his gaze fixed on her.
There was something different about the way he looked at her not the usual cold indifference, not the barely hidden irritation.
No, this time, his expression held something else. Something almost interested
Nora folded her arms and arched an eyebrow. “Are you waiting for someone?” she asked coolly
Cole tilted has head slightly. “Are you here to eat as well?”
“Yes.” Her voice remained neutral. Then, she narrowed her eyes. “Or do you think I’m following you?”
Cole let out a short breath, somewhere between amusement and exasperation. “That’s not what I meant,”
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