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 her

smile tugged

already,” he

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him, her expression light. “She’s the birthday girl.

today.”

soft chuckle. “Then let’s not keep

still clutching Nora’s hand, extended her other

made their way toward the entrance of the hotel. Abby swung their hands playfully, her laughter echoing in

click of a car door slamming shut cut

Linda.

her vehicle, a phone

mind had been occupied with business matters, but the moment she turned around, her

toward

And she froze.

her world narrowed to that single image… Cole, Nora, and

easy smiles, the warmth, the familiarity.

looked like a family.

tightened, her nails pressing into the smooth

in her chest.

his distance from

never showed particular interest in anyone, not even

he was, walking beside Nora with a

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 Nora.

weeks, Linda had sensed something shifting, but she had

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Cole had never shown any real attachment to women before. Why

now… subtle, but