Chapter 87

“I just wanted to confirm–did you approve the collaboration with Cole?” she asked.

Alexander chuckled. “Yes, it’s legitimate. The company is making great progress.”

Relieved, Nora thanked him and hung up. She immediately called Cole back “Alright, I’m free this weekend. Let’s set up a time.”

“Abby and I decided on skiing. Is this Saturday okay?” Cole said.

Nora grinned. “I do.”

“Great. Do you need gear?”

“I have my own.”

“Perfect. See you Saturday.”

Later that evening, Alex called, “Nora, I want to eat your cooking. Can I come over?”

Nora thought for a moment that she was just about to go home to pick up her ski gear and agreed to Alex’s request.

To her relief, Arnold wasn’t home for the day on business, so she stayed in her bedroom for the night.

The following morning, before dropping Alex off at school, Nora stopped to pick up her ski gear for the weekend. As she lifted the equipment, Alex’s eyes widened.

“You’re going skiing?”

She nodded. “Yeah, this Saturday.”

Alex immediately looked hopeful. “Can I come too?”

Nora thought for a moment and asked, “When do you want to go?”

Alex hesitated. He wanted to go out with Nora, but he preferred the day when neither Linda nor Arnold

him

his schedule in his head. After a moment, he realized he was already scheduled to go on a trip

heart sank a little, but then an idea struck him. “What about this

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with hope.

this Saturday, Alex. I already have plans.”

I have a trip with Linda,” he muttered, frustration creeping into

case, if you still want to go next week,

he rarely had the chance to spend

your plans?” He tried,

Why not me?” His voice trembled with frustration, and part

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wearing thin. “Alex, I’ve already promised someone else. Let’s pick another day, okay?”

final straw

with disappointment, and his grip on

to hear any more excuses.

button and hung

blinked at the sudden silence. She

to his wishes. He had to learn that sometimes, things didn’t go exactly as he wanted.

again. This time, it was Cole.

greeted smoothly. “Just confirming our plans for Saturday.

“I’ll

mountain air biting at her cheeks as she stepped

her, shimmering under

She spott

Cole and Abby waiting near the entrance,

up the moment she saw Nora. “Nora!” she called out, running

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soft, fluffy Muppet doll. “Look!” she said excitedly, holding it

warmly. “Thank you, Abby. It’s adorable.”

a baby doll, small and delicate. “This one is

her fingers tightening slightly around

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