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“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 tone professional but distant. Will do,” Megan

Nora began packing up her things, her phone buzzed.

in up with her mother in laws

tightened around the phone as

was something unpleasant to

the swiped

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

a request

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

before abruptly ending the call

sinking further. Why dues every nteraction

Harrison’s number, but it went straight

again, lar worry

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doing something

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

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

come along and watch this game, I promise it will be unbelievable!”

protest, the line went

wasn’t interested in

chaotic energy, the crowdsdrad, it

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