Semua Bab She Moved On and Glowed Up — Now Her Ex-Husband and Son Want Her Forgiveness: Bab 161 - Bab 170

In the end, Jayley chose the safer option. She apologized, picked up Nora’s bag and belongings, and returned them to her before clutching the necklace and fleeing in humiliation.The uproar died down, and the banquet slowly wound to a close.Travis wanted to tell Nora they should talk later, but she didn’t spare him a glance. When he tried to call after her, a client intercepted him for conversation.Jennifer, who hadn’t been able to speak earlier, tugged Nora’s arm and laughed. “I was worried you’d get the short end, but you handled yourself better than I expected. Sharp tongue you’ve got there.”Nora couldn’t help but smile. “Takes one to know one.”Susie also came over, apologetic. “I’m sorry, Nora. The first time I invite you here and you end up dragged into nonsense like that. Consider me owing you one. Next time, your visit’s on the house.”Nora’s eyes glimmered slightly at the sincerity in her tone. “Since you’re being so earnest, I’ll take you at your word and won’t hold

“Happy birthday, Mom! I already prepared your gift. Can we have dinner together tonight?”Quinton’s childish voice carried pure excitement and hope.Only then did Nora realize it was her birthday. For her, the day had never felt special. She hadn’t made any plans.Hearing how much her son wanted to celebrate, she didn’t agree right away. “Focus on school today. Once I finish work, I’ll let you know.”Quinton’s tone dipped with disappointment, but he remembered what his mother had told him before that she had her own life too. Even Dad had said he needed to respect her choices.“Okay, Mom. I’ll wait for your call.”After washing up, Nora headed to Luther Corp. The new design project was in its final stage. Once the draft was locked, Merlin would take over the next steps, freeing her to return to Stardust.When she walked into the office, Merlin’s assistant Melvin Revee greeted her with a teasing smile.“What is it?” she asked, puzzled.“You’ll see when you check your office.”

After school, Quinton had been clutching his phone all afternoon.From sunrise to sundown, he kept waiting, but Nora never called.“Quinton, it’s time for dinner.”The butler called him several times but got no response. Curious, he walked over.Seeing Quinton sitting motionless with his phone, the butler asked gently, “Quinton, who are you waiting for?”Quinton rubbed the phone, his little face dimming. “Today’s Mom’s birthday. She promised she’d call me once she finished work, but it’s already dark and she still hasn’t. Do you think… maybe she forgot?”The butler blinked, only now remembering that today was Mrs. Luther’s birthday. He quickly forced a smile. “I doubt she forgot. Both your father and mother have been swamped with the new project at the company. She’s probably still working late.”Some of the sadness in Quinton’s eyes faded. His expression brightened with hope. “Really?”The butler nodded firmly. “I’m sure she’ll reach out once she’s free. In the meantime, why d

Lily’s plan had worked, and she felt a swell of pride. She leaned closer, her voice soft, almost pitiful. “Quinton, don’t be upset. Maybe your mom just didn’t like this gift. If it had been meant for me, I’d have been so happy. I’ve never gotten a present from you before.”She was fishing for comfort, but Quinton was too heartbroken to notice.He clutched the battered gift box in his small hands. After a moment of quiet sobs, he bit down hard on his lip, his voice thick with hurt. “If Mom didn’t like it, she could’ve told me. Why smash it? I’m going to ask her myself!”Most days, Quinton seemed like the gentlest of children, but he was still the Luther family’s little precious. Once he set his mind on something, nothing could stop him.He slid into the backseat, his face still streaked with tears, and told the driver firmly, “No matter what it takes, I want to see my mom.”The driver, who doubled as his bodyguard, hesitated. He knew the boy couldn’t track her down alone. But the l

Nora had thought things with Quinton were finally softening between them. She hadn’t expected that the moment Lily showed up, her son would turn on her without hesitation, standing squarely at his aunt’s side.The whole atmosphere in the restaurant shifted.Eric didn’t know the full story, only that Nora had been unhappy for a long time. But now, watching Quinton lash out like a spoiled brat, Lily swooping in like a savior, and remembering what he’d heard about Travis never respecting Nora, he was starting to piece it together.“Kiddo,” Eric said evenly, eyes on Quinton who was still clinging to Lily’s side. “Your mom hasn’t done anything wrong. Neither you nor your dad has the right to judge her.”Quinton’s glare snapped toward him. “This is our family’s business. Stay out of it!”“Quinton!” Nora’s voice cut sharp as glass. “This isn’t your father’s house. Put away that spoiled-brat attitude.”It was the second time she had scolded him in minutes. His chest heaved, and then the