Chapter 27

“You don’t have to worry. Alex is on the pho

phone with his father and a lady he calls Aunt Linda“,”

The coach replied. “Could you hold on a moment while I go and inform Alex that you called him.”

When Nora heard the coach’s explanation, she was silent for a moment, realizing that Alex must be on the phone with Arnold and Linda right now forgetting about their appointment.

“That’s okay, no need to put him on the phone.” Nora replied, “And no need to tell him I asked….. Just pretend I didn’t make the call.”

ing up, the silence in the room felt heavier than usual.

By the time Alex hung up,

d at his phone, half expecting a message or a missed call from Nora

He glanced at

There was nothing. His brow furrowed as a faint pang of disappointment settled in his chest.

Why didn’t she call again? Or at least text? It was unlike her.

He shook his head, brushing off the feeling.

Maybe she’s just busy, he reasoned, but the nagging unease lingered.

Later that afternoon, Nora was at her desk, reviewing reports with Megan, her assistant.

check the delivery schedules for next week and email me an updated list,” Nora instructed,

up her things, her phone

in up with her mother in laws

around the phone as unease crept into

rarely called her unless there was something unpleasant to

a deep breath, the

Victoria’s voice came through, cold and clipped. “I’ve been trying to reach Harrison, but he’s not answering. I need to speak with

wasirt a

tone polite but

asped before abruptly ending the call

sinking further. Why dues every nteraction with ther feel like walking

but it went straight to vicemail

again, lar

vachi failed attempt

Harrison wanci i

doing something reckless.

ng the background.

trying

Chapter 27

It’s insane here, Nora! You should

tinged with disbelief. “Harrison. Victoria’s been trying to contact you. She said it’s

said excitedly. “You come along and watch this game,

she could protest, the

wasn’t interested

the chaotic energy, the crowdsdrad, it wasn’t

buzzed, and an unfamiliar message popped up with the address of the race, she sighed

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