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…*

seeing Abby treasure her gift so dearly…

suddenly wanted

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left, Alpha father

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got that?” he asked,

“My Aunt made it for me! You can’t buy

charm, Alex froze, his fingers tightening around the

delicate snowflake design

mother would sit by the warm fireplace, knitting small trinkets just like this.

tossing them

found them childish, unnecessary. One day, without much thought, he

it so preciously, warmth spreading across

his

couldn’t recall

caring.

his mother’s

entirely understand. It wasn’t just about the charm–it was about

turned to Arnold. “Can you buy

head, holding the charm closer. “You can’t buy it.

get me one of these? I want

returning his focus to his papers.

mother yourself,” he replied

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

would make one for

if remembering something, Arnold took the phone from

Abby, he politely gestured for Abby

to discuss something with Uncle Cole” he

bringing it to his ear.

“What are you

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Alpha father and son went

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