After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 140

The restaurant hummed with a low murmur of conversation, waiters weaving between tables, balancing trays of steaming dishes and finely plated appetizers.

The scent of roasted meats and delicate spices lingered in the air, creating an atmosphere of understated

luxury.

Cole sat at the head of the table, his sharp, discerning gaze flickered over the room, yet his mind was

elsewhere.

He had always been good at controlling his emotions, but tonight, a subtle crease lined his brow, betraying his distraction.

Seated beside him, Flora was dressed to impress–an elegant black dress with delicate lace accents hugged

her frame, her hair styled to perfection.

She had carefully curated her appearance, ensuring she looked both sophisticated and alluring.

But it seemed none of it had any effect.

“Cole, have you seen the latest design proposals from the Paris team?” she asked, her voice carrying an intentionally casual lilt. “I heard they’re integrating-”

She stopped mid–sentence, realizing that Cole wasn’t even pretending to listen.

His attention had shifted entirely, his gaze now resting on the little girl beside him.

“Abby, are you thirsty?” His voice softened as he reached for a bottle of water, unscrewing the cap before offering it to her.

Abby, who had been quietly observing her surroundings, looked up at him and nodded. “A little,” she

admitted.

handed her the bottle, watching as she took a couple of small sips. She smiled brightly. “Thanks, uncle!” Then,

momentarily stunned, forced a light laugh, tucking a strand of hair

used to being ignored so completely–especially not by Cole. Normally, men sought her attention,

irritation show, she picked up her wine glass and took a slow sip, her lips

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Alex were lost in their own world, their conversation shifting toward childhood

cars dangled down, making it a joy to look at, “Look, it’s a doll I recently acquired!”

but his eyes widened in surprise when he saw the pink bunny

for the top three finishers in the race in the arcade! Did Uncle

was all smiles as she shook

touch of the doll in his arms and said enviously, “That’s great! When my mom is free, I’ll ask her

conversation then shifted toward gaming,

super good at games,” Abby announced proudly, sitting up straighter.

time!”

mom is great at

sparkled with excitement. “Then next time, let’s have

eagerly. “Deal!”

him to lower his guard, but watching the two children chat so openly brought a sense of

cleared his throat, shifting the conversation back to business. “Cole,” he said, his tone measured, “Has there been any trouble

himself from his thoughts, shook his head. “No issues. Everything

an eyebrow. “No surprises?”

“None.” Cole confirmed.

leaned back slightly, his fingers tapping against the

*None?*

prove his assumptions about Nora correct. He had

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