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…*

gift so dearly…

suddenly wanted it

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where did you say you got that?” he asked, his tone casual.

it for me! You can’t buy it in stores!” she said proudly.

froze, his fingers tightening around the

delicate snowflake design

by the warm fireplace, knitting small trinkets just

them aside.

older, he had found them childish, unnecessary. One day, without much thought, he had instructed the maids to clear them out, letting

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

in his chest.

same expression?* He couldn’t

caring.

had he started taking his mother’s gestures for

one he didn’t entirely understand. It wasn’t

he turned to Arnold. “Can you buy one for

holding the charm closer. “You can’t buy

“Can you get me one of

focus to his

he replied

in Alex’s eyes, but only for a moment. His mother

make one for him too–right?

if remembering something, Arnold took

Abby, he politely gestured for Abby to

with Uncle Cole” he

bringing it to his ear.

steady. “What are you

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left, Alpha father and

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