Chapter 82

Cole.

It was Charles, reaching him through the mindlink.

Hey, there’s a party tonight. You should come.

Cole hesitated. He glanced at Abby, who was rubbing her eyes. The excitement had drained her energy, and she was starting to look sleepy.

I don’t think so. Abby might be too tired.

Charles chuckled. She can hang out with Alex. Kids love playing together. You don’t have to worry about

her.

Cole still wasn’t sure, but Charles was persistent.

Come on, man. It’ll be good for you.

Abby yawned and stretched her arms. Sarah smiled as she watched her.

“Looks like someone’s ready for bed,” Sarah said softly.

Abby shook her head. “No, I’m not sleepy!” she insisted, though her drooping eyelids betrayed her.

Sarah laughed and gave her a gentle pat on the head. “I had a great time today, you two. Let’s do this

again soon.”

Cole met her gaze. “If you want, we can hang out more often,” he offered.

Sarah hesitated for just a second before nodding. “I’d like that.”

With that, she got into her car, waved goodbye, and drove off, leaving Cole standing there in the cool

evening air.

Charles teased through the mindlink.

rolled his eyes. It’s

Then I expect to see you at the

Fine. I’ll

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with Abby. Music pulsed through the air, mixing with

entrance. As soon as they spotted Cole,

“I was starting

and looked down at Abby. “You good?” he

overwhelming, but her eyes brightened when she spotted Alex in

encouraged her. “Alex

rushed toward Alex. The two children quickly fell

well,” Arnold

though his eyes kept

picked up on his distraction almost immediately. “What’s on your mind, Cole?” He poured a drink

the glass but didn’t answer.

Are you actually interested in someone?”

“That’s the look of a man who’s found

confirm it, but he didn’t deny it either. That was all the answer they

his chair, looking impressed. “Well, I’ll

conversation nearby caught their attention.

small table, eating snacks as Linda smiled and walked over to them, greeting them, and Alex hugged

wide–eyed with curiosity, turned to Alex. “Is this aunt your

room seemed to hold its breath.

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