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 out.

moment, he realized he was already scheduled

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

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with hope.

this Saturday, Alex. I already have

have a trip with Linda,”

still want to go next week, talk to

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

He

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

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promised

final straw for Alex.

tightened with disappointment, and his grip on

didn’t want to hear any more excuses.

the red button and hung up, ending

silence. She sighed, setting her

was upset, but she couldn’t always bend to his wishes. He had to

phone buzzed again. This time, it

our plans

Nora replied. “I’ll see

day, she arrived at the ski resort, the crisp mountain air biting at her cheeks as she stepped out of the

before her, shimmering under

She spott

Cole and Abby waiting near the entrance, bundled up

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

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she said excitedly, holding it up. “This is

warmly. “Thank you, Abby.

coat. It was a baby doll, small and delicate.

blinked in surprise, her fingers tightening slightly around the Muppet doll.

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