After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 186

The evening air was crisp, carrying the scent of rain that had yet to fall.

As Nora stepped out of her car in the hotel parking lot, a familiar vehicle pulled in nearby.

The headlights swept over her briefly before dimming, and moments later, the back door flew open.

A small figure burst out.

“Aunt Nora!” Abby’s bright, excited voice rang out as she ran toward her.

A genuine smile spread across Nora’s face as she bent down to catch Abby in a warm embrace.

The little girl’s arms wrapped tightly around her neck, her warmth infectious.

Abby was dressed in a delicate pastel pink dress adorned with tiny embroidered flowers along the hem.

The bodice featured soft lace detailing, adding an elegant yet youthful touch, while the short, puffy sleeves enhanced her charming, princess–like appearance.

A satin ribbon cinched at her waist, tied into a neat bow at the back.

Her dark curls were styled loosely, a pink headband with tiny pearls resting atop her head, completing

the look.

“You came early,” Abby said, her eyes shining with excitement. “I thought I’d have to wait forever!”

Nora smoothed Abby’s curls with a fond chuckle. “I wouldn’t miss your birthday for anything. And I had

to make sure I got you the perfect gift.” She lifted the shopping bag slightly.

Abby gasped, her curiosity piqued. “Is it for me?”

“Of course,” Nora teased. “But you’ll have to wait until we’re inside to open it.”

Behind them, Cole had stepped out of his car, adjusting the cuffs of his sleeves as he observed the interaction. His gaze lingered on Nora longer than necessary, watching the ease with which she and Abby

connected.

in Nora’s smile, the tenderness in her touch… it was effortless,

small, almost imperceptible smile tugged at

fun already,” he remarked as he

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“She’s the birthday girl. She deserves all the

today.”

let out a soft chuckle. “Then let’s not keep

hand, extended her other hand toward

amused shake of his head, he took it, and together, the trio made their way toward the

car door slamming shut cut through the moment.

Linda.

out of her vehicle, a phone still in

occupied with business matters, but the moment she turned around,

toward the

And she froze.

narrowed to that single image…

the

looked like

grip on her phone tightened, her nails pressing

in her chest.

kept his distance from

never showed particular interest

a presence that was neither distant nor

fingers curled around the edges of her phone, her nails pressing against her palm. A slow breath escaped her lips, controlled and measured, yet her heart was anything but calm.

Nora.

was always

shifting, but she had brushed it off as

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all, Cole had never shown any real attachment to

now… subtle,