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.

just a second before nodding. “I’d like

her car, waved goodbye, and drove off, leaving Cole standing there

mindlink.

eyes. It’s not a date.

Then I expect to see you at the

exhaled. Fine. I’ll be there.

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already in full swing when Cole arrived with Abby. Music pulsed through the air, mixing with the lively chatter

the entrance. As soon as they

“I was starting to think he’d rather be somewhere

down at Abby. “You good?”

gripping his hand. The crowd was overwhelming, but her eyes

her.

hesitation, Abby let go of his hand and rushed toward Alex. The two children quickly fell into a

in well,”

his eyes kept drifting toward her every few minutes.

up on his distraction almost immediately. “What’s on your mind, Cole?” He poured a drink and slid it over to him.

the glass but

an eyebrow. “Wait. Are you actually

“That’s the look of a man

it, but he

chair, looking impressed. “Well, I’ll

conversation

as Linda smiled and

turned to Alex. “Is this

seemed to hold

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Arnold exchanged glances, sensing that they were witnessing

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