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.

was still fresh, and though they hadn’t told Alex the full truth, he wasn’t stupid.

sense things.

world changed, even if

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

Cole.

But only if we

his son’s hair. “Deal.“.

was alive with laughter

fried snacks filled the air, mixing with

12:20

left, Alpha father and son went

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not too hot–perfect weather for a day of

walked beside Alex and Abby, both children clutching snacks in their

sticky with vanilla and chocolate swirls. Abby skipped a little ahead, excitedly pointing at

Alex was quieter

arcade games, his usual enthusiasm was missing. He chewed on his

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

the question, but that didn’t make answering it any easier. “She has a lot on

frowned. “Then why doesn’t she call?”

the Ferris wheel,

to hang out with us.” She whispered, “Uncle, I miss

not been out to play with you in a

too busy with work,

wisdom. “That’s right,” he said. “Sometimes grown–ups have a lot going on,

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