Chapter 150
Chapter 150
Nora hesitated as she read Cole’s message. Fireworks sounded nice, especially since Abby would be there, but the thought of standing together under the night sky, watching the bursts of color explode above them, felt… too intimate. Too much like something a family or a couple would do.
She had already seen how others mistook them for a family. The warmth in Abby’s eyes whenever she looked at her, the way Cole always made space for her in their little outings–it was too easy to fall into the illusion. And illusions were dangerous.
So, with steady fingers, she typed back:
**Nora:** *I can’t tonight. Already have plans with my family at Center Square.*
Cole’s response was immediate.
**Cole:** *Alright. Have fun.*
Simple. No pressure, no further questions.
Nora exhaled softly, relieved.
*
Meanwhile, Abby, still giddy from her conversation with Nora, accepted another video call–this time
from Alex.
“Abby!” Alex’s voice rang out, his face filling the screen. “Guess what I brought back for you?”
He grinned, holding up a small stuffed wolf with a jeweled collar. “Cool, right? Limited edition! Got it. from a specialty store.”
Abby’s eyes widened. “That’s so cute!” she giggled. “Thank you, Alex!”
Feeling playful, she lifted her own treasure–a delicate, handmade snowflake charm–and held it up to the camera. “Look! My aunt gave me this!”
The smile on Alex’s face wavered. He stared at the charm, a flicker of recognition in his gaze.
*That looks just like the ones I used to have…*
And yet, seeing Abby treasure her gift so dearly… something inside him shifted.
He suddenly wanted it again.
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“Hey, where did you say you got that?” he asked, his tone casual.
Abby tilted her head. “My Aunt made it for me! You can’t buy it in stores!” she said proudly.
Looking at the charm, Alex froze, his fingers tightening around the phone.
The delicate snowflake design was familiar–too familiar.
His mind reeled back to childhood winters, when his mother would sit by the warm fireplace, knitting small trinkets just like this. Back then, he had thought little of them, accepting them absentmindedly
before tossing them aside.
As he grew older, he had found them childish, unnecessary. One day, without much thought, he had instructed the maids to clear them out, letting them gather dust in the attic.
But now, seeing Abby hold it so preciously, warmth spreading across her small face, an unfamiliar ache
settled in his chest.
*Hadn’t he once had that same expression?* He couldn’t recall the exact moment when he stopped
caring.
When had he started taking his mother’s gestures for granted?
A strange longing filled him, one he didn’t entirely understand. It wasn’t just about the charm–it was about what it represented.
Almost instinctively, he turned to Arnold. “Can you buy one for me?”
Abby shook her head, holding the charm closer. “You can’t buy it. My aunt made it herself.”
“Dad,” he called, holding up his phone. “Can you get me one of these? I want one, too.”
Arnold glanced at the screen before returning his focus to his papers. “If it’s handmade, you’d have to ask
your mother yourself,” he replied smoothly.
Disappointment flickered in Alex’s eyes, but only for a moment. His mother had skillful hands. If he asked
her, she would make one for him too–right?
At that moment, as if remembering something, Arnold took the phone from Alex’s hand. After saying
hello to Abby, he politely gestured for Abby to hand the phone over to Cole.
“I want to discuss something with Uncle Cole” he said gently..
Cole took the phone from Abby, bringing it to his ear. “Hello?”
Arnold’s voice was steady. “What are you doing tonight?”
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Cole glanced at Abby, who was twirling in circles, excitedly waving her fairy wand. “Taking Abby to see
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret
I still don’t see the regret from her husband and son No divorce yet I would like to see Nora and Cole hooking up together...
neverending story.....repeated same story lines....boring...
What a bad spot for the book to come to an end, I truly do hope there is more to come would be sad to not have a ending to this story........
This page has repeated same story lines that was already said.......
Iam kinda wondering if the writer may speak another language??? Cause iam noting that some of the words kind of seem like another language I could be wrong but every page has a spelling mistake it's making it hard to understand most of what is happening in the book....
Iam loving this book so far but it would have been much better if someone had prof read it 1st there is alot of spelling mistakes some of which I knew what was meant but some I have no clue at all....
Is there any more...