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.

cradling her against his shoulder. He watched as Nora walked away, her figure illuminated by the golden glow of the

“Uncle has a secret he needs you to keep. Can you do

still groggy but curious, turned her head and looked up at him. “Uncle

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a special little secret, just between the three of us,” he

“What is

“From now on, when you see Nora, call her ‘Auntie‘ instead of Aunt Nora,” and don’t mention

brows furrowed in confusion. “Why?”

her face. “Because it’s a game. A

understand the reason behind it, Abby loved the idea of sharing

she was part of something important.

a bright smile, she nodded. “Okay! I won’t tell anyone!”

hair affectionately.

next day, Nora decided to visit the mall to shop for new clothes. She strolled through the elegant halls lined with high–end boutiques, the dazzling window displays catching her eye.

she wasn’t expecting to

she instinctively slowed her pace when she

He wasn’t alone.

Alex, Linda, and Jenna.

slightly. The store had been completely cleared for them, leaving only the four of

absolutely delighted, her expression radiating

moment, Nora felt herself transported back in time–back to the day when she was just a

them out, his voice

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behind him, watching the scene unfold with that same triumphant