After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 98

Nora took the thick stack of papers in her hand. Her fingers brushed against the crisp edges, but she felt nothing. The ink on the front page seemed bold, almost aggressive in its declaration.

**Divorce Decree**

Her gaze settled on the first line.

**Arnold White requests full custody of Alex White.**

Her chest tightened, but the pain was distant-like watching a storm from behind a glass window.

She blinked slowly, then flipped through the rest. Pages and pages filled with legal jargon, all concerning the division of assets. A cold, calculated strategy.

Nora had come to inquire about the progress of their divorce, and Arnold had saved her a lot of trouble by offering to hand her the divorce contract.

She let out a short, quiet breath and flipped the document shut. Without reading further, she placed it back on the table with an air of indifference.

"I have no objections," she said, her voice smooth, detached.

She reached into her handbag, her fingers grazing past lipstick and tissues before closing around a pen. With a steady hand, she prepared to sign.

Across the table, Arnold's brows furrowed. His lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to say something but chose not to.

Charles, sitting nearby, was even more shocked. He had witnessed Nora's unwavering devotion to Arnold for years. He had seen her endure humiliation, disappointment, and heartbreak-all for the sake of this marriage. He had imagined that when she saw this document, she would erupt in fury, her emotions spilling over like a dam finally breaking. He had expected her to cry, to shout, to beg Arnold to reconsider. But instead, she was... calm.

Too calm.

Charles studied her face, searching for a crack in the façade. Her long lashes didn't tremble. Her hands didn't shake. Even her breathing remained steady.

It didn't make sense.

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Just as the tip of her pen hovered over the paper, her fingers hesitated. It was barely noticeable, just a small pause. But Charles saw it.

Ah, there it is.**

**Ah,

The moment of weakness.

His chest loosened slightly. So her calmness had been an act, after all. This was the real Nora-the

woman who loved Arnold deeply. She couldn't do it. She was going to break down.

But then, Nora simply placed the pen down and said lightly, "I'll have a lawyer review it first." The room stilled.

Arnold's expression darkened. "Why?"

Nora tilted her head slightly, her lips curving into something almost resembling a smile. "I just want to ensure there are no loopholes. Especially concerning the shares."

Arnold narrowed his eyes. "Did you think I was going to get my hands on the divorce papers, or did you want something else?"

Nora shrugged. "It's not about what I want. It's about what Linda might do."

Linda.

The name hung in the air like an unsaid accusation.

Arnold stiffened. He wasn't stupid-he understood what she was implying.

Once he married Linda, there was always a possibility that she might try to take more from Nora, using technicalities in the agreement.

Nora had no interest in fighting Arnold. But she wasn't going to let Linda take advantage of her, either. Before Arnold could respond, a soft knock interrupted them.

"Alpha, Luna." A maid's voice came from the doorway. "The old lady wants you to come downstairs to attend dinner."

Nora stood up, collecting the papers neatly. Without another word, she turned and left.

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"What the hell just happened?" he asked, turning to Arnold. "She didn't even try to fight for Alex?" Arnold remained silent, his jaw clenched.

"I don't get it," Charles continued. "Nora adores that kid. Why is she letting you take him without a word?" Arnold's fingers tightened around the chair's armrest. He had expected resistance, expected her to argue. to insist that Alex stay with her. But she hadn't.

And that bothered him.

Charles leaned back, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Could she be trying to make you regret it? You know. playing the long game? Maybe she's hoping that by acting indifferent, you'll start to feel guilty and change your mind?"

Arnold frowned.

He had never seen Nora this way before.

She had always been warm, nurturing-especially toward Alex. But lately, something about her had changed.

She wasn't as affectionate with their son. She still spoke to him kindly, still smiled, but there was a distance now, a quiet detachment that hadn't been there before.

At first, he had thought she was just tired. Now, he wasn't so sure.

Something was different.

And he didn't like it.

At dinner, Nora sat beside Alex, helping him cut his steak into smaller pieces.

"Eat slowly," she murmured, her voice as gentle as always. "It's hot."

Alex grinned up at her. "Okay, Mommy!"

Arnold watched them carefully. From the outside, everything seemed normal. A mother and son, sharing a simple, loving moment.

But the warmth that had once radiated from Nora so naturally... was missing.

It was subtle, but Arnold could sense it.

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