Crippled Luna's Farewell Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28 

Arnold lay in bed, staring at the empty space beside him, feeling a deep discomfort. 

Once upon a time, he had deliberately avoided Sarah, coming home late and waiting for her to fall asleep before he rested. 

But he had never realized that her presence in the house had always given him an inexplicable sense of reassurance. 

Now that she was gone, the home felt empty and lifeless. 

Even the lingering scent of her–bellflower and freesia–had completely faded from the sheets. He couldn’t help but wonder: how long had it been since she was last here? 

Hasn’t she finished her tantrum yet? 

Even her kid didn’t seem to matter to her anymore. 

Sarah had been cold with him before, but no matter what, she had always cared about Alex. 

Arnold thought coldly, *Perhaps life as Luna has been too easy for her. Maybe she needs a reminder of what she’s missing.* 

The next morning, at breakfast, Arnold told Alex, “I’ve added a few extra classes for you. Someone will take you there after 

you’ve eaten.” 

Alex wrinkled his nose in protest. “But then I won’t have time to play with Auntie Linda…” 

Before Arnold could respond, his phone rang. 

It was a call from the old house. 

When he answered, his grandmother’s voice came through. “When are you coming tonight?” 

Arnold glanced at his schedule. “I’ll be late,” he said. “Sarah and the kids will get there first.” 

His grandmother’s tone shifted, clearly displeased. “Why can’t the three of you come together as a family?” 

“I have work to handle,” Arnold replied curtly. 

“You always use work as an excuse,” she said sharply. Then, after a pause, “Put Sarah on the phone. I need to speak with her.” 

“She’s not here.” 

“Not there? Isn’t it breakfast time? Where did she go?” 

“I don’t know.” 

“As Alpha, you don’t even know where your Luna is?” 

Arnold fell silent. 

“You-” 

His grandmother sighed deeply, finally giving up. 

Chapter 28 

She knew Arnolt well–he’s been an opinionated man since he was a kid. Trained rigorously from a young age, he had left home early and had limited emotional ties to his family, except for the respect he showed her. 

His marriage to Sarah had been her insistence, a compromise Arnold had begrudgingly accepted. It was the furthest he’d ever bent to her wishes, and she knew better than to push him further. 

After a moment, his grandmother softened. “Have a good breakfast. I’ll see you at Lanslot tonight.” 

“Alright.” Arnold replied quietly. “Take care of yourself. And don’t drink too much.” 

“You” She hesitated, then relented. “Tine, take care of yourself as well!” 

With that, she hung up. 

Alex looked up curiously. “Dad, who was that?” 

“Your great grandmother.” Arnold replied. 

Alex’s face lit up. “That’s great! I haven’t seen her in so long. I miss her.” 

The grandmother was a kind and loving woman, always doting on the younger generation. Alex adored her. 

Arnold picked up his phone and began dialing Sarah’s number. “Tonight, we’re going to Lanslot for dinner,” he announced. 

Alex cheered. 

But the call to Sarah went unanswered, and Arnold frowned. 

He disliked mindlinking her directly. Every time he did, the unique “connection” between them flared to life, a constant reminder that their emotions and fates were bound together. 

Meanwhile, Sarah had just finished her morning exercise when she noticed Arnold’s missed call. 

She hesitated, torn. His calls no longer filled her with excitement or joy; instead, they left her feeling conflicted and weary. 

After a brief pause, she sighed and dialed him back. 

“Arnold?” she said cautiously. 

“Don’t forget, Grandmother told us to come back tonight. We’re having dinner at the Lanslot estate,” Arnold said in a cold voice. “You should be back for Alex in a few minutes. You two go together.” 

Sarah thought for a moment. Even if she went to pick up her son herself, Alex might not necessarily be happy to see her.