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Chapter 126

Her heart gave a traitorous lurch.

“How long has he been standing there?*

The streetlights cast a soft glow on his face, accentuating the sharp lines of his jaw. There was something

unreadable in his eyes-something that made her uneasy.

She hesitated, gripping her purse strap. “What are you doing here?”

Arnold didn’t answer right away. Instead, he studied her, as if trying to read her thoughts.

Finally, he said, “I was waiting for you.”

A lump formed in Nora's throat.

She didn’t know whether to feel flattered or alarmed.

Nora didn’t pause, her footsteps steady as she prepared to walk past him. But before she could move any

farther, Arnold spoke.

“Grandmother had a fall last night,” his voice was calm yet laced with something deeper, something he rarely let

surface. “She'd quite like you to visit her.”

For a second, Nora wavered.

She wasn’t sure what surprised her more-the news of Grandmother's fall or the fact that Arnold had sought her

out to deliver the message. But she kept her expression neutral, merely giving a short nod before continuing

past him.

She didn’t owe him anything.

That afternoon, Nora left work early. The weight of Arnold's words had lingered in her mind longer than she cared

to admit. Though she wasn’t part of their world anymore, Grandmother had always been kind to her in her own

way. And despite everything, a fall at her age was serious.

The orthopedic hospital was quiet when she arrived, the scent of antiseptic thick in the air. As she stepped into

the hallway, she barely had tto register her surroundings before a familiar figure

dashed toward her.

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“Mommy”

Alex's voice was bright with excitement as he rushed forward, wrapping his arms around her waist in a tight

embrace.

Caught off guard, Nora hesitated for a fraction of a second before her arms caround him instinctively. His

warmth, his energy-it was still the same.

“You came!” Alex beamed up at her, his eyes filled with unfiltered joy.

Nora gave him a small smile. “I heard Grandmother wanted to see me.”

Upon entering the hospital room, Alex took it upon himself to pick out a few fruits on the table and go to the sink

to clean them, as if he were playing the role of a young adult caring for a sick person.

Inside, Grandmother was sitting up in bed, her sharp eyes lifting when she saw Nora. A flicker of surprise crossed

her face before it settled into something softer, almost nostalgic. But a moment later, her expression dimmed, a

trace of guilt replacing the initial warmth.

Nora greeted her politely, keeping her voice light and distant.

Grandmother sighed, her fingers curling into the blanket. “You shouldn't have troubled yourself to

come.”

“It’s no trouble,” Nora replied.

For a moment, there was silence between them. Then Grandmother spoke again, her voice quiet, “I suppose this

whole mess has nothing to do with you anymore.”

Nora met her gaze, understanding what she meant. The divorce. The decisions Arnold had made.

The lines that had been drawn between them.

Nora said gently, “This is betweenand Arnold only, and has nothing to do with you. You have been very kind

toover the years, and | have always been grateful to you.”

Grandmother sighed as she took Nora’s hand and patted it, saying, “You're a wonderful woman, is

Arnold his ......"”

She didn’t finish her sentence when Alex pushed his way in and the two silently stopped talking

about the divorce.

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“You guys haven't eaten yet, have you? Arnold, make arrangements to join Nora and Alex-" Grandmother

instructed lightly, though there was something firm in her tone.

Nora shook her head immediately. “I've already eaten.”

Alex, who had been listening quietly, tugged at her sleeve again. “But | haven't eaten with you in so long.”

His words were innocent, but they held a weight Nora wasn’t prepared for.

Memories of last night flashed in her mind-the back she had seen on the street, the unanswered calls. A sharp

pang settled in her chest.

She lowered her gaze, masking her emotions with a faint smile. “I'm been working all day. I'm tired, don’t want

to walk around. You guys go eat.”

His grip on her arm tightened slightly, as if reluctant to let go. But after a moment, he slowly nodded, though his

disappointment was clear.