After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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…

suddenly wanted it

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you got that?”

it for me! You can’t

his

delicate snowflake design was familiar–too familiar.

back to childhood winters, when his mother would sit by the warm fireplace, knitting small trinkets just like this. Back then,

tossing them

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

it so preciously, warmth spreading across her

in his

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

caring.

started taking his

strange longing filled him, one he didn’t entirely understand. It wasn’t just about the charm–it was about what

Arnold. “Can

the charm closer. “You can’t buy

get

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

yourself,” he replied smoothly.

in Alex’s eyes, but only for a moment. His mother had skillful hands. If

she would make one for him

if remembering something, Arnold took the phone from

for Abby

want to discuss something with

bringing it

“What are you doing

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I left, Alpha father and son