After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 17

Its designs were highly coveted among noble werewolves, with custom neders hooked over a year Josiah eyed Not a suspiciously. "How did you get thi

hile for puldie sale"

Victoria, hiding her envy, meeted, "What's so surprising? She probably bought it with Arnold's money" com a friend." Nora explained simply, omitting that it was a piece she had designed herself before leaving the company,

The necklace had remained with the company until Nora decided to retrieve it as a gift for the old lady before finalizing her divorce.

When the approached Leo about it, he had readily agreed.

Leo sew Nora would be returning to the company soon and was confident she would create even more exceptional designs in the future.

Till get upset if you all keep talking like this," the old lady warned, her tone firm. Then she turned to Nora with a warm smile. "Thank you, absolutely love your gift"

In this cold family, the old lady was the only one who had always protected Nora

Seeing her warm smile, Nora felt that all her efforts were worth it.

Nira, sit over here," the old lady said, then turned to Alex. "Switch seats with your mother and let your parents sit together."

This would put Nora in the closest seat to Arnold.

Nora know the old lady had been trying to bring her and Arnold closer for years.

But Arnold's attitude toward her had never changed.

He disliked his grandmother's matchmaking attempts and didn't want Nara seated beside him.

However, he wouldn't openly defy his grandmother over something so minor, so he remained silent. His silence signaled his unwilling acquiescence.

For once, though, it was Nora who declined the arrangement.

She smiled gently and said to the old lady, "It's all right, Grandmother, I'm fine sitting here."

The old lady looked somewhat helpless but respected Nora's wishes and didn't insist.

Dinner officially began, and the atmosphere was lively as everyone ate and chatted.

Midway through the meal, Harrison performed a magic trick, prompting laughter and cheers from everyone.

Nora played her role perfectly-clapping when appropriate, smiling at the right moments. It was a skill she had honed over the years as a pawn in this family. She had learned exactly how to respond in every situation.

Despite the lively dinner, Nora and Arnold didn't exchange a single word.

No one seemed to notice or find it strange, they were all accustomed to the couple's distant relationship.

Alex, focused on his food, perked up when the waiter brought out a platter of prawns

to the past, Nora had always peeled shrimp for both Alex and Arnold.

"Mom, I want some p prawns," Alex said, turning to her

r expectantly.

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