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…*

yet, seeing Abby treasure her gift so dearly… something

wanted

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say you got that?” he asked, his tone

me! You

at the charm, Alex froze, his fingers tightening around

design was

when his mother would sit by the warm fireplace, knitting small trinkets just like this. Back then, he had

tossing them aside.

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

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

in his chest.

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

caring.

had he started taking his mother’s gestures

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

instinctively, he turned to Arnold. “Can you buy one

closer. “You

his phone. “Can you get me one of these? I want one,

glanced at the screen before returning his focus to

yourself,” he

but only for a moment. His mother had skillful hands. If he

one for

Arnold took the phone from

for Abby to hand the phone

discuss something with

bringing it to his

“What are

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left, Alpha father and