After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 198

Cole had always struck her as someone who moved through life with ease, as if the things others struggled to grasp were merely passing interests for him.

The only exception was when he sought cooperation with STARLINE Studio- it was the first time he chose to handle everything personally… low–profile, meticulous, revising the plans multiple times until they were just right.

She and Leo had been confused back then. Why would someone like Cole go through such lengths for a

business deal that, to him, should have been insignificant?

Now, looking into his deep, unreadable eyes, Nora wondered if she had overlooked something all along.

Cole tilted his head slightly, watching her reaction. Then, as if reading her thoughts, he asked, “You think I’m joking?”

His voice was calm, but there was a weight to it.

A seriousness that sent a strange, unsteady feeling through Nora’s chest.

She swallowed, trying to find the right words. “But… I have a mate.”

It was meant to be a statement. A reminder of reality.

But Cole’s expression didn’t change.

“Aren’t you and Arnold getting a divorce?” he asked, his voice still composed. “I can wait.”

his words startled her.

had no doubt that Cole was a patient man. He had always

But this…

heart thudded

said, her voice quieter now. “Even if Arnold

or not I can make you fall in love with me is up to me. As

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challenge he was willing to take on without hesitation. She wasn’t used to being pursued like this… not

the cool fabric of the sheets. “Cole,” she murmured, trying to steady herself,

where persistence guarantees success. Feelings don’t work that

“Don’t they?” His voice was low, smooth, yet laced with an intensity that sent a shiver down her spine.

just wake

things we do for each other. And I’m willing to show you… if you

opened her mouth to argue, but before she could, a small hand tugged at hers. She turned, startled, to find Abby looking up at her with wide,

Nora to be my aunt!” Abby

turning to Cole, she added with a bright grin, “Uncle Cole,

was momentarily stunned. “…Abby,” she started, but before she could figure out what to say, the hospital room door burst open.

flushed with anger and

to stumble back a

small body trembling