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

take him

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

then an idea struck him. “What about this Saturday?” he asked,

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with hope.

lightly. “I can’t this Saturday, Alex. I already

Linda,” he muttered, frustration creeping into his voice.

you still want to go

Recently, he rarely had the chance to spend time with Nora,

you change your plans?” He tried, his voice

for someone else! Why not me?” His voice trembled with frustration, and

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thin. “Alex, I’ve already promised someone else. Let’s

was the final straw for Alex.

and his grip on the phone trembled.

want to hear any more

the red button and hung up, ending

silence. She sighed, setting her phone

upset, but she couldn’t always bend to his wishes. He had to learn that sometimes,

after, her phone buzzed again. This time, it was Cole.

our plans for Saturday.

Nora replied. “I’ll

resort, the crisp mountain air biting at her cheeks as she

her, shimmering under

She spott

spotted Cole and Abby waiting near the entrance, bundled up in

she saw Nora. “Nora!” she called out, running toward her.

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

smiling warmly. “Thank you, Abby.

doll from her coat. It was a baby doll, small and delicate. “This one is mine!

surprise, her fingers tightening slightly around the

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