Chapter 21 Chapter 21 The morning som treamed through the kitchen window casting a warm glow The smell of freshly sted bread and terambled eggs filled the air . Alex slu The spoon in The training his father had set for him weiched heavily on his mind . Alex wasnt nine to defy orders from his father , he wouldnt dare . His mother , or , was another matter altogether He had mastered the art of evading her gentle scolding and pretending to hear her commands , bet tas fathers words were low not Well I dont feel like eating breakfast , Im going to go to the restroom and washing Alex mumbled under his breath , lazily walking towards the Mis actions mirrored his reluctance . He wandered the corridors idly , like he was dragging something invisible with him , while leaving everything that needed to be dealt with to others . Chemperatures Mom he called out from the bathroom . The waters too cold . Can you adjust the t Her voice floated back to him from the kitchen . Youre old enough to do that yourself , Alex TM Tin already in here be retorted . Moments later , she appeared in the doorway , her arms crossed . Alex , youre not a little boy anymore . Its time you started doing these small things on your own . Her firm tune caught him off guard . He froze mad grumble , staring at her as though shed suddenly transformed into someone else . But you always . I used to the interrupted , her voice softening as she glanced at her son . But youre grown now . Youve got to learn . Time was running out , and Alex knew it . His lips pressed into a thin line , his pride wounded but his desperation greater . Please , Mom ? he finally begged , his tone tinged with childlike urgency . Nora sighed . She wasnt immune to her sons pleading eyes , no matter how much she tried to stand firm . Just this once , she relented , helping him gather his things , He got out of the shower and Nora inquired , Did you sleep well . Alex ? Her tone was light and hopeful , an attempt to draw him out of his morning funk Alex shrugged , not bothering to lift his head . I guess Nora resisted the urge to sigh and advised , Eat a latle something before school You look tired lately , I hope youre adjusting to school was at that hool for a while before and it was great . Alex muttered , his tone clipped . The swirled his spoon in the cereal bowl , watching as the milk turned murky . Tine doesnt really tell me much , Nora pressed gently . Anything exciting coming up ? A project ? A test ? Alexs jaw tightened . I said its fine . Can we not do this ? Her chest tightened at his dismissal , but she pushed forward , determined to bridge the growing gap between them . After Heft . Alpha father and son went crazy Cup 21 I just wanted to know how Hoops were poing . Alex snapped , finally looking up İtir aynı flashed with irritation , and Noran kej the tuck a deep berardi , willing herself to remaja calm Tasane trying tu aning you . I just care about whats happening in your life ? Wel , you dont need to , he shot bark You always ask a bunch of questions like its some kind of interrogation . Why cant you just leave me alone ? King quration is how I show Frare , Alex . Iri pot aliout prying ; its about understanding Yeah , well . Avand Linda doesnt do that , and I like talking to her way more , Alex said , crossing his arms . Körasthanat teftened . Hje predation of Labda aring , but she managed to keep her tone steady , 7m por Linda . Im your mum . And its my job to make sure youre okay . Alex rolled fur eyes , pushing his cereal bowl away . I dont need you to . Im not a baby for a moment , the kitchen was filled with nothing but the ticking of the wall clock . Nora studied her son , his posture defensive , his expression closed off . the wondered at what point the sweet little boy , who had once been willing to tell her anything , had become this guarded , temperamental character . x , she began softly , leaning forward , no matter how annoyed you are with me , Im always going to care . Thats not going to change . Whatever , Alex muttered , grabbing his backpack from the floor . He didnt eve even glance back as he slug it over his shoulder . I just hope youll understand someday , she whispered to the empty kitchen , before clearing his uneaten breakfast from the table As the reached into has backpack to check for anything missing , her fingers brushed against something small and metallic . She pulled out a badge , its glossy surface catching the morning sunlight . Whats that ? she asked , holding it up Alexs eyes widened , and he quickly snatched it from her hand . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!