Chapter 64

Abby, completely unaware of the sudden tension, leaned forward and gave Nora a small, affectionate kiss on the cheek.

“Bye–bye, Auntie,” she said sweetly.

Nora smiled, returning the soft gesture. She bid Cole and Abby farewell, then turned to follow Leo out of the lodge.

What she didn’t notice was the way Cole’s eyes lingered on her retreating figure, his expression unreadable.

As they walked, Leo glanced at her, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.

“How do I feel like Cole was looking at me with suspicion?” he mused aloud.

Nora arched a brow. “Really? What’s he got to scrutinize you for?”

Leo let out a soft chuckle. “Could it be that he saw me getting too close to you and thought our relationship was too ambiguous?”

Nora’s smile faltered slightly.

Leo’s words were teasing, but a part of her didn’t find them amusing.

“Don’t be ridiculous,” she muttered. “That’s not it.”

Leo watched her closely. “You sound awfully sure about that.”

Nora’s gaze flickered ahead. “They want Arnold and Linda together more than anything.”

Leo didn’t argue. Instead, he looked at her with something close to quiet understanding.

Then, unexpectedly, his voice dropped to something softer.

“You should pay more attention to the men around you, Nora.”

her head slightly, caught off guard by his tone.

saw something in his eyes–concern, maybe

she could say anything, Leo simply smiled, his usual playful demeanor returning.

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said, tilting his head toward the main

like that, the moment passed.

couldn’t shake the feeling that something

the soft murmur of guests filled the lodge, Nora prepared to leave. She had spent enough

about to call for a car, her

old lady’s warm yet commanding voice came through. “You must come to Lancelot Manor

hesitated. “Grandma, I-”

the woman continued, “You’re at Hot Springs Lodge, aren’t you? Perfect. I’ll have Arnold pick you up

mouth to protest, but the line

turned

wait.

grand clock chimed softly, marking

no one

Not even a simple call or message explaining

lounge. A small part of her wasn’t surprised. She had been stood up by Arnold before, but she had

checked her phone. No

her lips. So much for that.

away earlier,

decided to arrange for a

was about to make the request at the front desk, Leo appeared, hands tucked casually into his

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he

Manor,” she replied.

an eyebrow.

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