After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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35

d knelt to Alex's eye

eye level.

el, his expression calm but serious.

Arnold

Tirst, you owe the maids an apology. Throwing food and shouting isn't how we solve problems.""

"But "Alex's protest was cut short by Arnold's raised hand.

"No buts," Arnold said. "Apologize now."

Reluctantly, Alex mumbled an apology to the maid, who gave him a small, forgiving smile.

Afterward. Arnold placed a hand on Alex's shoulder.

"I know you're upset, and I know you miss your mom. But throwing tantrums won't bring her back any faster."

Alex's lip trembled, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"She doesn't care about me anymore, does she? Neither do you."

Arnold sighed, pulling Alex into a hug

"That's not true. Your mom loves you, and so do 1. But sometimes, people need time for themselves. She'll come around. You'll see."

Alex sniffled, wiping his face with his sleeve. "Really?"

"Really," Arnold said, ruffling Alex's hair.

Now, how about this? This weekend, I'll take you to see Linda. We can spend the day together. How does that sound?"

Alex's eyes lit up, his tears momentarily forgotten

"Really? We can go see Linda?"

"Of course," Arnold said with a small smile.

But only if you promise to be a good boy from now on. That includes eating your dinner without any drama.

Alex hesitated but then nodded eagerly. "Okay, I promise

The maid brought out a fresh plate of food, and this time Alex ate without complaint, his thoughts already wandering to the weekend outing

Though he was still a little hurt, the idea of spending time with Linda was enough to lift has spirits.

At her workspace, Nora leaned back in her chair, exhaling slowly.

The conversation with Leo had been productive, and she felt a sense of accomplishment

She glanced at her phone, noticing the time.

A flicker of guilt passed through her mind, but she quickly pushed it aside.

Alex would be fine. He had Arnold and the maids to take care of him.

For once, Nora was putting herself and her work first a decision she didn't regret.

Megan

gan sat in her office, tapping her pen against the polished surface of her desk as

tas snippets of the earlier conversation replayed in her mind.

She couldn't believe she hadn't known. For someone who prided herself on being

well informed, thay was a glaring

og oversight.

The revelation that Alpha had a child hit her like a bolt of lightning

"But how Megan whispered to herself, her brow furrowing.

There had been no whispers, no hints, no public acknowledgment of a Laina.

The silence around the matter only deepened her curiosity, and her fingers itched to dial Nora's number.

After a brief pause to gather her thoughts, she picked up her phone and called.

The line clicked, and Nora's calm voice came through. "Hello?"

Megan's tone was sharp with urgency. "Nora, I just overheard something. Alpha has a child?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end before Nora spoke, her words measured and cool.

"Yes, it's true. Alpha admitted it publicly. However, he has never mentioned having a Luna."

Megan leaned forward, gripping her phone tighter.

That's so peculiar. It doesn't make sense. Either he's shielding his Luna to keep her safe and out of the spotlight, or- Megan hesitated, lowering her

or he doesn't care about her at all. Maybe he's even ashamed of her."noveldrama

Nora remained silent, letting Megan's words hang in the air.

Megan continued, her voice tinged with speculation.

"Or... what if the woman who bore his child isn't his Luna at all? What if she was just... you know,

someone he had a fleeting relationship with and now

he is the illegitimate child?"

The pause from Nara stretched long enough for Megan to feel slightly uncomfortable.

Finally, Nora spoke, her tone as composed as ever. Thave things to do, Megan. We'll have to talk another time.

Before Megan could press further, the call ended.

That night, the large house was quieter than usual

Alex sat curled on the plush couch in the living room, his small figure dwarfed by its size.

His eyelids drooped as sleep tugged at him, but his stubbornness kept him awake.

The clock ticked louder In the stillness, and the servants, hovering nearby, exchanged worried glances.

"Master Alex," one of the maids ventured gently, "perhaps it's best if you go to bed. Your mother will be back soon, and she'll come to see you in the

Alex shook his head, his voice resolute despite the fatigue lacing it. "No. I'll wait. She promised."

His small hands clutched a throw pillow as he tried to stay awake, his head bobbing forward with sleepiness.