After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 88

“I’m okay,” she murmured, though her face tightened in pain.

“You’re not okay,” Cole stated firmly. Without hesitation, he scooped her up effortlessly, carrying her toward the resort’s medical station.

Nora flushed, caught between mild embarrassment and gratitude. “I can walk, you know.”

“Not with that ankle,” he countered, his jaw set in determination.

Once they arrived, the resort’s doctor examined her injury. “It’s just a mild sprain,” he concluded. “Nothing serious, but she should rest it for a bit.”

Cole exhaled in relief, but he still seemed unsettled. “You should be more careful,” he muttered, crossing his arms as he watched Nora flex her ankle carefully.

“She was protecting me,” Abby interjected softly, looking guilty.

Cole ruffled her hair. “And that’s why we need to make sure she doesn’t get hurt next time.”

After resting, they returned to the slopes for a little longer before heading to a cozy restaurant nearby. The warmth of the indoor fireplace was a stark contrast to the cold outside. They ordered a variety of dishes, and as they ate, exhaustion finally caught up with Abby.

She yawned, her eyelids drooping, and before long, she was nodding off in her chair. Cole smiled faintly and adjusted her scarf, making sure she was warm.

“She really likes you,” he said, glancing at Nora.

Nora smiled, gently stroking Abby’s hair. “She’s a sweet kid.”

As they stepped outside, ready to part ways, Abby clung to Nora’s hand. “Can we play again next time?” she asked sleepily.

Nora knelt down, cupping the little girl’s cheek. “Of course, we can,” she promised.

picked Abby up, cradling her against his shoulder. He watched as Nora walked away, her

“Uncle has a secret he needs you

turned her head and looked up at him. “Uncle Cole, what’s the secret?” she asked

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“It’s a special little secret, just between the three of us,” he said, his tone playful

“What

‘Auntie‘ instead of Aunt Nora,” and don’t mention her

furrowed in confusion.

hair from her face. “Because it’s a game. A

loved the idea

feel special, like she was part

nodded. “Okay! I won’t

her hair

shop for new clothes. She strolled through the elegant halls lined

to run into

by a luxury jewelry store, she instinctively slowed her pace when she spotted Arnold inside.

He wasn’t alone.

Alex, Linda, and

completely cleared for them, leaving only the four of them inside, along with

absolutely delighted, her expression

day when she was just a little girl, standing outside

them out, his voice cold and

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behind him, watching the scene unfold with that same triumphant grin, was