Chapter 150

Chapter 150

Nora hesitated as she read Cole’s message. Fireworks sounded nice, especially since Abby would be there, but the thought of standing together under the night sky, watching the bursts of color explode above them, felt… too intimate. Too much like something a family or a couple would do.

She had already seen how others mistook them for a family. The warmth in Abby’s eyes whenever she looked at her, the way Cole always made space for her in their little outings–it was too easy to fall into the illusion. And illusions were dangerous.

So, with steady fingers, she typed back:

**Nora:** *I can’t tonight. Already have plans with my family at Center Square.*

Cole’s response was immediate.

**Cole:** *Alright. Have fun.*

Simple. No pressure, no further questions.

Nora exhaled softly, relieved.

*

Meanwhile, Abby, still giddy from her conversation with Nora, accepted another video call–this time

from Alex.

“Abby!” Alex’s voice rang out, his face filling the screen. “Guess what I brought back for you?”

He grinned, holding up a small stuffed wolf with a jeweled collar. “Cool, right? Limited edition! Got it. from a specialty store.”

Abby’s eyes widened. “That’s so cute!” she giggled. “Thank you, Alex!”

Feeling playful, she lifted her own treasure–a delicate, handmade snowflake charm–and held it up to the camera. “Look! My aunt gave me this!”

The smile on Alex’s face wavered. He stared at the charm, a flicker of recognition in his gaze.

*That looks just like the ones I used to have…*

Abby treasure her gift so dearly… something inside

suddenly wanted it

13:45

I left, Alpha father and son went crazy

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you got that?” he asked, his tone

made it for me! You can’t buy it in stores!” she

Alex froze, his fingers tightening

design was familiar–too

fireplace, knitting small trinkets just like this. Back then,

them

much thought, he had instructed the

it so preciously, warmth spreading across her small face, an unfamiliar

his chest.

same expression?* He couldn’t recall the

caring.

had he started taking his

one he didn’t entirely understand. It

“Can you buy one

head, holding the charm closer. “You

holding up his phone. “Can you get me one of these? I want one, too.”

the screen before returning his focus to his papers. “If it’s handmade, you’d

he

for a moment.

she would make one for him too–right?

that moment, as if remembering something, Arnold took the phone from Alex’s hand. After saying

he politely gestured for Abby to hand the phone

to discuss something with

Abby, bringing it to his

“What are you

13:45

I left, Alpha father and son went craz

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