After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 90

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!”

for a second, but Cole

grinning widely as Cole captured

to Nora’s surprise, Cole walked over and stood beside them. “One more,”

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man nodded and snapped the photo.

when she glanced at the screen

picture felt…

real family.

beside her, his expression soft, his posture

like a child

despite herself, looked

her heart stirred, but she quickly pushed the feeling away.

out nice,” Cole murmured, his voice lower

go warm up

the bonfire crackled, casting a warm glow

her small hands reaching

roasted meat and vegetables. “Eat,” he said simply.

took it with a small nod.

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

phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and exhaled. “Charles.”

voice came through, laced with disbelief. “You’re actually

putative direction where Nora and Abby were and gave a small

now on.”

I can’t picture it. You, out in the cold, cooking

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rolled his eyes. “What do you want, Charles?”

for drinks, but now I’m way more interested in this

respond

turned teasing. “Wait… don’t tell me you’re with

remained

have to see this! I should bring