NovelsFreehapter 38 Sarah knelt beside him, her hands resting gently on his arms.
"Alex, listen to me," she said softly. "You're my son. No one could ever take your place in my heart. But you have to understand, being kind to others doesn't mean 1 love you any less." Alex sniffled, avoiding her gaze. “It feels like you do," he muttered.
Sarah pulled him into a hug, holding him tightly.
"I'm sorry if I've made you feel that way. I'll do better, Alex. But you have to meethalfway, okay? No more pushing people away or picking fights. Can we agree on that?" Alex hesitated, then gave a small nod. "Okay," he murmured.
Sarah smiled. brushing a stray tear from his check. “That's my boy. Now, let's go talk to your coach. I'm sure he's eager to see what you've got today." The schoolyard was a swirl of activity, filled with the laughter and shouts of children enjoying their morning. Sarah stood to the side, taking in the vibrant scene with a calm demeanor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe sunshine filtered through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the pavement as children darted between their parents and friends.
Just as she turned to check on Alex and Brian, a familiar tug on her sleeve drew her attention.
Alex stood before her, his expression a mix of irritation and expectation.
"You forgot something." he said firmly, his small arms crossed over his chest.
Sarah tilted her head, amused but playing along. "Did I now? What did I forget?" "A hug." Alex said, his lips pressed into a pout.
"And a kiss," he added, glancing pointedly at Brian, who stood quietly by her side.
Sarah chuckled softly. "Of course, how could I forget?" She crouched down, pulling Alex into a warm hug before pressing a light kiss to his cheek.
His tension seemed to melt away almost immediately, though his gaze flicked provocatively toward Brian.
The gesture quelled half of Alex's simmering irritation, but not entirely.
"You can't hug Brian anymore," Alex declared, his voice serious despite its childish pitch. "And if Brian and I fight, you can only help me." Sarah blinked, surprised at the abrupt demand, before realization dawned.
"Ah," she said with a slight smile, “I think I understand now." Alex frowned. "What?" 11. 1LJÉ A Life Without My A 28.5% Chapter 38 "You're jealous," Sarah said, her tone light but teasing. "You don't want anyone else taking your place in my heart, do you?" Alex looked momentarily caught off guard, then crossed his arms again. “There's no such thing, I know I'm your favorite child." Sarah bit back a laugh, finding the situation both exasperating and endearing.
She decided it was tto diffuse the tension between the boys.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Alright, enough of this. Let's get both of you out of the crowd before you start a wrestling match here.” As they moved to a quieter corner of the schoolyard, Alex took the opportunity to push Brian aside, stepping closer to Sarah with a triumphant look.
Brian stumbled slightly but caught himself, brushing off the shove without a word.
"Alex!" Sarah's voice carried a note of firm reprimand. “That's not how we treat our classmates. You could have hurt Brian." She knelt to look him in the eyes. "Especially if you're going to be a future Alpha, you need to learn kindness and respect." Alex scuffed the toe of his shoe against the pavement, his face a mix of guilt and stubbornness.
"I know," he muttered, not meeting her gaze. "But I just don't like it when you're nice to other kids."
Sarah softened her tone. "It doesn't take anything away from you when I eway from care about others, Alex. You're still very important to me." After a pause, Alex gave a reluctant nod. "I know." "Good." Sarah gently urged him. "Now, let's make things right. Apologize to Brian." Alex hesitated, then turned to Brian. "Sorry," he said grudgingly. "But I'm still going to beat you in training." Brian, unfazed, smirked. "Not a chance. I'll leave you in the dust." The two boys exchanged a glare, their rivalry reignited but redirected to a more playful tone.
Sarah smiled. "Alright, boys, it's almost tfor class. Let's get you both back to the classroom."
As they approached the door, Alex suddenly wrapped his arms tightly around Sarah holding on as if he didn't want to let go. "What's wrong, Alex?" Sarah asked gently, brushing a hand over his messy hair.
He hesitated, glancing down at his shoes. "I... I haven't seen you much lately," he admitted in a quiet voice. "I miss when the in miss when you'd say good morning every day, and... your food, and how everything smells nice when you're home." Sarah's heart ached at his confession, but before she could respond, Alex seemed to catch himself.
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