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, her

began packing up her things,

in up with her mother in

tightened around the phone as unease crept

rarely called her unless there was something unpleasant to say or demand.

a deep breath, the swiped

but he’s not answering. I need to speak with him about simetlung

wasirt a request

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

before

further. Why dues every nteraction with ther feel like

dialed Harrison’s number, but it went straight to vicemail

again, lar worry

vachi failed attempt

Harrison wanci i

doing something

ng the background.

where are you? I’ve been trying track you Nord, gled with

Chapter 27

at the Full Moon Races,” he replied nonchalantly. It’s insane here,

with disbelief. “Harrison. Victoria’s been trying to contact you.

come along and

the

interested in

the crowdsdrad,

up with the address of the race,

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