Chapter 46 Noras 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 doesnt care what happens to her Just dont 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 Alexs room make too much much of it When she entered . Alexs 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 Arnolds presence made itself knowl Arnold had quietly entered Alexs 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 Arnolds cheeks , Its Mom . Shes 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 Arnolds 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 Noras 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 Noras 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 , Wheres 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 . Didnt she tell you what she was going for ? 11:59 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!