“It counts, of course it counts!” York’s voice rose with conviction. “If I give my word, I mean it! If Ivan comes to our school and anyone tries to mess with him, I’ll have his back. We’ll make sure no one bothers him.”

“Alright, you said it.” Alessia’s eyes sparkled with amusement, though her

expression remained cool and composed.

“I said it!” Poor York, stumbling right into the little trap Alessia had set, completely

unaware.

Alessia glanced over at Eddie, raising her eyebrows with a flash of confidence and just a hint of smugness.

Eddie chuckled, reaching up as if to ruffle her hair, but then hesitated, caught by some private thought, and let his hand drop inconspicuously.

Alessia didn’t notice. She was just about to say something when her phone rang. She looked at Eddie, then gestured toward York. Eddie nodded, and Alessia slipped out of the living room.

In the hallway, she answered the call.

“Granddad, craving something sweet again?”

Xander’s voice was unusually

Alessia’s lips, replaced by

it might be time to let go, but Cole… he won’t hear of it,” Xander said, his words trailing off into

on my way.” Alessia didn’t dare waste a second. She hung

the sudden pallor

away.

“Wait, hang on. How are you getting

called Larkin. He’ll be here in ten minutes.” She turned

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here, you two.”

you’ll stay with Eddie today, alright? I’ll be back as soon as I can. Promise me you’ll stay put

come with you?” York stared at her, eyes wide. Ivan

a gentle squeeze. “I’m

brought the two boys here herself, and even though they were still young, she always treated them with respect. Her apology

York was clearly disappointed, he knew better than to argue

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