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His gaze flickered, and he let go of her, stepping back. “It’s fine.” he said quickly. “I’ll see you later.”

You’re sure? Sarah pressed, concerned.

Alex thought to himself. “I have to go to Linda’s game tonight anyway. If she comes home early, you’ll just nag me not to play

with her.”

Sarah raised an eyebrow but decided not to push further. “Alright then. Go on in, and don’t keep your teacher waiting.”

“Okay.” Alex gave her a quick grin before running inside.

Just before he disappeared, he called out. “You should visit school more often–I’ve been doing really well!”

Sarah waved after him, her smile lingering even as he disappeared into the classroom.

She stood for a moment, watching through the window as Alex joined his classmates and began his training exercises with the same determination he always had.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the buzz of her phone.

BETA Cody had requested a meeting, reminding her that today was the handover for her current responsibilities.

With a final glance at the schoolyard, she turned and headed toward the office.

As Sarah walked out of the school gates, she couldn’t help but glance back one last time at the colorful chaos of children playing and chatting.

Alex had already disappeared into his classroom, but the image of his proud grin lingered in her mind.

clicking against the pavement as she made her way to the

the rearview mirror and started the

soft hum filled the cabin as she navigated out of the parking

Alex’s earlier words, the way he had clung to her and then so quickly let

phone on the passenger seat, the memory of Alex

seemed playful on the surface, but Sarah couldn’t shake

growing, and though

qualities Alex

eagerness to impress Linda

he displayed today was harmless for now, but what if it evolved into something deeper?

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Sarah eased back into traffic, the weight of her thoughts settling over her like

head slightly, trying

child, figuring out his emotions in the only way he

was her job to guide him,

view, she took

let her mind wander too far.

a handover to manage, new responsibilities to address, and Megan to

and turned off the engine, Alex’s face lingered in her mind.

a way of making her

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