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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.

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

But this…

heart thudded

voice quieter now. “Even if Arnold and

is up to me. As long as you don’t deny me the right to pursue you, I’ll figure out the rest on my own.”

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if her heart was merely an equation to be solved, a challenge he was

shifted slightly on the hospital bed, fingers brushing against the cool fabric of the sheets. “Cole,” she murmured,

persistence guarantees success. Feelings don’t work

eyes locked onto hers. “Don’t they?” His voice was low, smooth, yet laced with an intensity that sent

built, Nora. You think people just wake up one day and fall

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

and I want Aunt Nora to be

added with a bright

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

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

her to stumble back a few

shouted, his small body trembling with emotion. “Get out, all of