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 again.

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

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

charm, Alex froze, his

delicate snowflake design was familiar–too

reeled back to childhood winters, when his mother would sit by the warm fireplace, knitting small trinkets

tossing them aside.

day, without much thought, he had instructed

now, seeing Abby hold it so preciously, warmth spreading across

his chest.

same expression?* He couldn’t recall the exact moment when he

caring.

started taking his mother’s gestures for

one he didn’t entirely understand. It wasn’t just about the charm–it was about what it represented.

turned to Arnold. “Can

“You can’t buy it.

“Can you get

returning his focus to his

he

only for a moment. His mother had

one for him

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

he politely gestured for Abby to hand the

to discuss something with Uncle Cole” he said

phone from Abby, bringing

steady. “What are you doing

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