Chapter 25 His gaze flickered , and he let go of her , stepping back . Its fine , he said quickly . Ill see you later . Youre sure ? Nora pressed , concerned . Alex thought to himself . I have to go to Lindas game tonight anyway . If she comes home early , youll just nag me not to play with her , Nora raised an eyebrow but decided not to push further . Alright then . Go on in , and dont keep your teacher waiting . Alex gave her a quick grin before running inside . Just before he disappeared , he called out , You should visit school more often Ive been doing really well ! Nora waved after him , her smile lingering even as he disappeared into the classroom . She stood for a moment , watching through the window as Alex joined his classmates and began his training exercises with the same determination he always had . Her thoughts were interrupted by the buzz of her phone . BETA Cody had requested a meeting , reminding her that today was the handover for her current responsibilities . With a final glance at the schoolyard , she turned and headed toward the office . As Nora walked out of the school gates , she couldnt help but glance back one last time at the colorful chaos of children playing and chatting . Alex had already disappeared into his classroom , but the image of his proud grin lingered in her mind . She sighed softly , her heels clicking against the pavement as she made her way to the parking lot . Sliding into her car , she adjusted the rearview mirror and started the engine . The soft hum filled the cabin as she navigated out of the parking lot , merging into the steady flow of morning traffic . Her thoughts drifted to Alexs earlier words , the way he had clung to her and then so quickly let go , brushing off his emotions with a cheerful front . As she approached a red light , she glanced at her phone on the passenger seat, the memory of Alex and Lindas messages flashing through her mind . The tone of their exchanges had seemed playful on the surface , but Nora couldnt shake a nagging feeling . Lindas influence on Alex was growing , and though it wasnt necessarily negative , it was … different . Linda was spirited and competitive , qualities Alex seemed drawn to . But Nora couldnt help but wonder if his eagerness to impress Linda was overshadowing other important lessons kindness , humility , patience . The jealousy he displayed today was harmless for now , but what if it evolved into something deeper ? The light turned green , and Nora eased back into traffic , the weight of her thoughts settling over her like a thin cloud . She shook her head slightly , trying to push away the worry . Alex was still a child , figuring out his emotions in the only way he knew how . It was her job to guide him , not overanalyze every moment . As the office building came into view , she took a deep breath . This wasnt the time to let her mind wander too far . She had a handover to manage , new responsibilities to address , and Megan to familiarize with the ins and outs of the job . Yet , even as she pulled into the parking lot and turned off the engine , Alexs face lingered in her mind . 08:40 After I left , Alpha father and son went crazy 22.6 % Chapter 25 That boy had a way of making her rethink everything . When she arrived , she didnt see Arnold … Instead , Cody approached her with a tall , poised woman in tow . Nora , Cody began , gesturing to the woman . This is Megan . Shell be taking your place soon . Megan extended a hand , her grip firm but friendly . Its a pleasure to meet you , Nora . Ive heard a lot about your work . Nora returned the handshake, offering a polite smile . Likewise . Welcome aboard . Im sure youll do great . As they exchanged pleasantries and began discussing the transition , Noras mind lingered briefly on Alexs earlier words . It wasnt often he expressed himself so openly , and while his jealousy had been amusing , it also revealed a depth of feeling she hadnt fully acknowledged before . With a deep breath , she refocused on the task at hand . There was always more to do , more to manage but moments like these reminded her why it all mattered . The office buzzed with quiet efficiency as Nora led Megan through the main hall . Megan walked with the confidence of someone who always knew she was the center of attention , her designer heels clicking against the polished tiles . Dressed in a tailored outfit adorned with shimmering jewelry , she looked more ready for a gala than border patrol . Nora cast her a sideways glance . Shes beautiful , no doubt , she thought . But can she handle the grit of patrol work ? Megan , as though sensing Noras silent scrutiny , smiled warmly . This place is lovely . I can tell its well managed . Must be your influence . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!