After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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Nora laughed as the little girl rushed over and hugged her. “I told you I would be,” she said, ruffling Abby’s hair.

Abby’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Come on, let’s build a snowman!”

Nora smiled. “Alright, let’s do it.”

The two of them quickly set to work, rolling the snow into firm, compact spheres.

Abby’s laughter rang through the chilly air as she shaped the body, while Nora smoothed out the surface.

“Wait, wait! I brought a scarf and carrots!”

Abby announced, hurrying over to her bag and pulling out the items.

With careful hands, she placed the carrot nose and wrapped the scarf around their newly built

snowman.

“Perfect,” Nora declared.

Abby wasn’t done yet. “Now we need a big snowman! Uncle Cole, help us!”

Cole, who had been watching from the sidelines, gave a small sigh of resignation before rolling up his sleeves. “Alright.”

He worked silently, effortlessly packing and stacking the snow.

His movements were steady and practiced, as if he had done this many times before.

Every so often, Nora caught him glancing at her, a small, amused smile on his lips.

When they finally finished, Abby clapped her hands in delight. “We need a picture! Uncle Cole, take one. of me and Auntie!”

Cole had already taken

to Nora’s arm, grinning widely as Cole captured

stood beside them. “One more,” he said, passing his phone to

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man nodded and

think much of it at first, but when she glanced at the screen afterward, she was struck by

felt… warm.

a real family.

expression soft, his posture relaxed.

like a child who had found her home.

Nora, despite herself,

heart stirred, but she quickly pushed the

Cole murmured, his voice lower

go warm up by the fire.”

night fell, the bonfire crackled, casting a

her small hands reaching out toward the

handed Nora a plate of roasted meat and vegetables.

it with a small nod.

a sense of quiet between them, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. It was easy–natural, even.

a bite, Cole’s phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and exhaled. “Charles.” He stepped away, answering the call.

“You’re actually

Nora and Abby were and gave a small

now on.”

chuckled. “Man, I can’t picture it. You, out in the cold, cooking meat over a fire. What’s

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“What do you want,

drinks, but now I’m way more interested

respond

teasing. “Wait… don’t tell

Cole remained silent.

dramatic gasp. “Oh, I have to see this! I should bring Arnold and Linda over there. Can you imagine