Chapter 68

Cole.

It was Charles, reaching him through the mindlink.

Hey, there’s a party tonight. You should come.

Cole hesitated. He glanced at Abby, who was rubbing her eyes. The excitement had drained her energy, and she was starting to look sleepy.

I don’t think so. Abby might be too tired.

Charles chuckled. She can hang out with Alex. Kids love playing together. You don’t have to worry about

her.

Cole still wasn’t sure, but Charles was persistent.

Come on, man. It’ll be good for you.

Abby yawned and stretched her arms. Nora smiled as she watched her.

“Looks like someone’s ready for bed,” Nora said softly.

Abby shook her head. “No, I’m not sleepy!” she insisted, though her drooping eyelids betrayed her.

Nora laughed and gave her a gentle pat on the head. “I had a great time today, you two. Let’s do this again.

soon.”

Cole met her gaze. “If you want, we can hang out more often,” he offered.

a second before nodding. “I’d like

into her car, waved goodbye, and drove

you ignoring me now? Charles teased through the mindlink. Or are

eyes. It’s

expect to

I’ll be

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Music pulsed through the air, mixing with the lively chatter of guests. The grand hall was decorated with shimmering

Arnold were waiting near the entrance. As soon as

shows up,” Charles remarked, nudging Arnold. “I was starting to think he’d rather

ignored him and looked down at Abby. “You good?” he asked

gripping his hand. The crowd was overwhelming, but her eyes brightened when she spotted Alex in the distance..

encouraged her. “Alex is right there.”

of his hand and rushed toward Alex. The two children quickly fell into a conversation, giggling as they ran

in well,”

his eyes kept drifting toward

He poured a drink and slid it over to him. “Or should I say, who’s on

glass but

eyebrow. “Wait. Are you actually interested in

“That’s the look of a man who’s

in his glass. He didn’t confirm it, but he didn’t deny it either. That was

looking impressed. “Well, I’ll be

quiet conversation nearby caught their attention.

table, eating snacks as Linda smiled and walked over to

with curiosity, turned to Alex. “Is this aunt your mom?”

seemed to hold its

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Charles, and Arnold exchanged glances, sensing that they were

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