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.

for just a second before nodding.

she got into her car, waved goodbye, and drove off, leaving Cole standing there in

Charles teased through the mindlink. Or are

eyes. It’s not a date.

I expect to

Fine. I’ll be

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mixing with the lively

Arnold were waiting near the entrance. As soon as they

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

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

was overwhelming, but her eyes brightened when

her. “Alex is

rushed toward Alex. The two children quickly fell into a conversation, giggling

settling in well,” Arnold

Cole agreed, though his eyes kept drifting toward her

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

glass but

an eyebrow. “Wait. Are

grinned. “That’s the look of a man who’s found his

confirm it, but he didn’t deny it either. That was all the answer they needed.

in his chair, looking

quiet conversation

children sat at a small table, eating snacks as Linda smiled and walked over to them. greeting them, and

turned to Alex. “Is this aunt your

room seemed to hold

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and Arnold exchanged glances, sensing that

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