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.

double check the delivery schedules for next week and email me an updated list,” Nora instructed, her tone professional but

Nora began packing up her

in up with her mother in laws name: Victoria.

the phone as

was something unpleasant to

deep breath, the

to reach Harrison, but he’s not answering. I need to speak with him about simetlung unpartant.

a

Victoria” Nora replied, her tone polite but edged with sarcasm. “Ill see what I can do.”

asped before

further. Why dues every nteraction with ther feel

dialed Harrison’s number, but it

lar worry

vachi failed attempt

Harrison wanci i

something reckless.

ng the background.

where are you? I’ve been trying

Chapter 27

nonchalantly. It’s insane here, Nora! You should come check it out.”

“Harrison. Victoria’s been trying to contact you. She

excitedly. “You come along and watch this game,

protest, the line

wasn’t interested in racing.

loud noise, the chaotic energy, the

unfamiliar message popped up with the address of the race, she sighed deeply.

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