Chapter 105

Chapter 105

After all, he had rejected him on the phone only the day before, and today Cole had come over with a sincere cooperation proposal, without a word of nonsense the whole time.

Only just now, there was something strange about the way he looked at Nora.

Nora rubbed her temples and said, “The proposal he gave is really excellent, we can wait and see for a bit

longer, and if it’s suitable, we’ll finalize working with him.”

Leo nodded and didn’t say anything more.

That evening, Alex sat at the dining table, frowning at his untouched plate of food.

The smell of freshly baked bread and warm soup filled the room, but his appetite was nowhere to be

found.

Across from him, Arnold watched quietly, his son’s unhappiness not lost on him.

“Mom still isn’t answering my calls,” Alex mumbled, stabbing at his food with his fork.

Arnold set his spoon down. “She’s probably busy.”

“She’s always busy now,” Alex complained. “She never used to be.”

Arnold sighed. He had expected this.

though they hadn’t told Alex the full

sense things.

noticed when their world changed, even if no one explained it to

said, forcing a lighter tone, “why don’t we do something fun this weekend? You and

out with Cole. How does

hesitated before nodding. “Okay. But only if

son’s hair.

the amusement park was alive

fried snacks filled the air, mixing with the crisp breeze. The sun

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but not too hot–perfect weather for a day

walked beside Alex and Abby, both

cream cone, his small fingers sticky with vanilla and chocolate swirls. Abby skipped

despite the lively surroundings, Alex was

they rode the carousel and played a few arcade games, his usual enthusiasm was missing. He chewed on his cone,

you seen my mom lately?” Alex asked suddenly, “I haven’t seen her

any easier. “She has a lot on her plate right now,” he

“Then why

on the

busy and don’t have time to hang out with us.” She whispered, “Uncle, I miss

curiously, “Has your aunt not been out

too busy with work, I’ll wait for her.”

unexpected wave of admiration for Abby’s quiet wisdom. “That’s right,” he said. “Sometimes grown–ups have a lot going on, and they don’t mean to ignore you.”

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