hapter 6 In the divorce settlement , Nora had made her stance crystal clear … she was relinquishing custody of Alex . But that didnt mean he had stopped being her son . This bond was not something that could be cut off so quickly , and maternal instincts still made Nora feel extremely responsible for him . So , when Alex abruptly hung up on her , Noras heart sank . A prickle of unease crept up her spine , and without wasting a moment , she called back . The phone rang and rang , but Alex didnt answer . Instead , he turned his little face away from the screen , his lips pressed into a pout as he stubbornly ignored the call . As much as he missed his mother , he already kind of regretted making the call . Noras worry deepened . She didnt like this silence .. not one bit . Acting quickly , she dialed the maids number . The maid picked up almost immediately , her voice hurried but steady . Young Master should be fine , Luna . Ill go check on him right away and call you back . Hearing this , Nora exhaled , some of the tension easing from her shoulders . Thank you . Please let me know as soon as you can . Upstairs , the maid knocked gently before stepping into Alexs room . What happened , young master ? Your mother was worried . Alex blinked innocently . Oh , that ? He forced a sheepish smile . I mustve pressed it by accident . The maid studied him for a moment but saw nothing unusual . All right , she said before heading downstairs to report back . 4.7 % Chapter 6 Alex watched her leave , only allowing himself to relax once the door shut behind her . That was close . He couldnt let Nora come back and ruin the travel plans he had been so excited about . Meanwhile , Nora listened to the maids update and sighed with relief . Everything was fine … at least for now . Its been two weeks since she moved out of the villa . In that time , Nora had gradually adjusted to the peace and quiet of her new life . Once upon a time , it was within the walls of that house that she had finished her university studies , driven and determined to carve out a name for herself in the werewolf community . Then she left it all behind , exchanging ambition for anonymity as the Luna of her pack . But now ? Now it wasnt too late to start over . Back inside her cozy apartment , Nora settled down at the table with her breakfast and flipped through the latest jewelry design trends on her laptop . Suddenly , a notification popped up on her phone . ** Famous designer Avril and her team take first place in an international fashion design competition , earning partnerships with several top tier brands . ** Nora stared at the image accompanying the headline . Several of the smiling faces in the photo were familiar . Classmates . Memories of her college days came flooding back late nights sketching designs , sharing ideas , and dreaming about the future . A future she had once been so sure of . If she hadnt chosen marriage and motherhood right after graduation , who knew where she might be today ? Would her name be listed in that headline too ? Len Ws been a long those they had talked , store gut the company they founded together . Tian , ste dut by laptop , guided by coast , and drove to the old place The rate hadnt changed at all It was the same usin e comer where she and her friends used to huddle over coffee cups , sketching drafts and bouncing was off each other late into the night . stepping inside , she felt a wave of nostalgia wath over her . Нога ! A warm voice called out . She turned and save to waving her over from a corner table . Still as handsome as ever , with sharp eyes and an easy smile . Sliding into the seat across from him , Nora ordered a coffee and then met his gaze . Is heen a while , she said , keeping her tone light . How have you been ? Leo leaned back , a trace of amusement flickering across his features . Not bad Picked up a couple of projects that are in the early stages . You ? Nora forced a small smile . Im doing well too . just … Her voice faltered for a moment . … preparing for a divorce . Leo froze . Im sorry , he said softly , his voice tinged with regret . He had known that Nora chose to marry shortly after graduation , but the details of her marriage and the man she had married had always been a mystery to him . Now , looking at her , it was clear that the years hadnt been kind . Still , Nora smiled , a calm and almost practiced expression that barely hid the weight behind it . Its nothing , she said with a faint shrug . Its all in the past now . Leo plans ? Have you thought about coming back to the company ? studied her carefully before asking , What about now ? What are your Nora hesitated , the words caught somewhere between her heart and her lips . Ive thought about it , but … She trailed off , unsure how to finish . Leo leaned forward , his tone suddenly serious . Nora , the company needs you . She looked up at him , startled by the urgency in his voice . Were severely understaffed right now , and the teams struggling . But if you come back , youre still a shareholder . I want you to take charge again . just like before . Noras fingers tightened around the coffee cup in front of her . Take charge ? Could she ? She had been away from the industry for so long long enough that she had started to feel like it belonged to someone else . Ever since her marriage , she had distanced herself from the field , deliberately avoiding updates , trends , and even old contacts , as though severing ties with that world could make her forget the person she used to be . Chapter 6 And it had worked until now . Coming back would mean facing everything she had turned away from . Her doubts must have shown on her face because Leos expression softened . Gone was the pride and brilliance that used to radiate from her . This wasnt the same Nora who had once commanded classrooms and boardrooms with her unwavering confidence . Back then , professors called her a once in a generation talent a prodigy with a flair for leadership and vision . Now , she seemed uncertain , like a flame that had been dimmed . But Leo didnt falter . Its okay to feel behind for a while , he said gently . But , Nora your talent ? Your ability ? Theyre not something ordinary people can match . He paused , letting his words settle . As long as you still want this … still want to walk this path … its not too late to start over . For a moment , Nora said nothing . Her heart raced , torn between fear and hope , between insecurity and the faint whisper of the woman she used to be . Finally , she drew in a deep breath and exhaled slowly . Then , she nodded . Okay , she said , her voice steady for the first time in what felt like years . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!