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.

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

sense things.

if no one explained it to them.

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

go out with Cole.

before nodding. “Okay. But only if we go to the

son’s

amusement park was alive with laughter and music.

filled the air, mixing with the crisp

12:20

left, Alpha father and

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not too hot–perfect weather

Alex and Abby, both children clutching snacks

small fingers sticky with vanilla and chocolate swirls. Abby

surroundings, Alex was quieter than

the carousel and played a few arcade games, his usual enthusiasm was missing. He chewed on his cone, glancing at Cole.

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

any easier. “She has a

“Then why doesn’t she

on the Ferris wheel,

time to hang out with us.” She

out

nodded softly, “I think she’s been too busy with work, I’ll

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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