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

car, waved goodbye, and drove off, leaving Cole

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

It’s not a

Then I expect to

exhaled. Fine. I’ll be

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

As soon as they spotted Cole, Charles smirked.

starting to think he’d rather be somewhere else… with someone else.”

ignored him and looked down at Abby. “You

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

on,” Cole encouraged her.

The two children quickly fell into a conversation, giggling as they

settling in well,” Arnold

kept drifting toward

poured a drink and slid it over to him. “Or should

took the glass but

“Wait. Are

“That’s the look of a man

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

leaned back in his chair, looking impressed. “Well, I’ll be

conversation nearby caught

Linda smiled and

curiosity, turned to Alex. “Is this aunt

room seemed to hold

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sensing that they were witnessing something

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