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.

teased through the mindlink. Or are you too busy on a

eyes. It’s not a

to see you at the

I’ll

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air, mixing with the lively chatter of guests.

the entrance. As

nudging Arnold. “I was starting to think he’d rather be somewhere else… with

ignored him and looked down at Abby. “You good?” he asked gently.

but her eyes

Cole encouraged her. “Alex is right there.”

a brief hesitation, Abby let go of his hand and rushed toward Alex. The two children quickly fell into a conversation,

in well,” Arnold

eyes kept drifting toward

a drink and slid it over to him.

took the glass but didn’t

raised an eyebrow. “Wait. Are you actually interested in

look of a man

it, but he didn’t deny it either.

leaned back in his chair, looking impressed. “Well,

then, a quiet conversation

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

with curiosity, turned to Alex. “Is

to hold

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