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.

of the office filled the air–keyboards clacking, phones ringing, snippets of hushed conversations weaving into the background noise. Megan, 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 things, her

with her mother

tightened around the phone as unease crept into

there was something unpleasant to

the swiped to

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

a request

Victoria” Nora replied, her tone polite but edged with sarcasm. “Ill

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replied nonchalantly. It’s insane here, Nora!

echoed, her voice tinged with disbelief. “Harrison. Victoria’s been trying

along and watch

the

interested in

loud noise, the chaotic energy, the

an unfamiliar message popped up with the address of

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