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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.”

certainty in his words

was a patient man. He had always been precise, deliberate… never rushing, never acting impulsively.

But this…

heart thudded

much,” she said, her voice quieter now. “Even if Arnold and I rejected

me is up to me. As long as you don’t deny me the

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such confidence, as if her heart was merely an equation to be solved, a challenge he was willing to take

the cool fabric of the

guarantees success. Feelings don’t work that

leaned in slightly, his eyes locked onto hers. “Don’t they?” His voice was low, smooth, yet laced

is built, Nora. You think people just wake up

It’s in the moments, the choices, the things we do for each other. And I’m willing to show you… if you let me.”

small hand tugged at hers. She turned, startled, to find Abby looking up

Aunt Nora, and I want Aunt Nora to be my aunt!” Abby

she added with a bright grin, “Uncle Cole,

she could figure out what to say, the hospital

his face flushed with anger and his eyes red–rimmed from crying. Without hesitation,

to stumble back a few

he shouted, his small body trembling