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.

the mindlink. Or are you too

It’s

Then I expect to

Fine. I’ll be

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in full swing when Cole arrived with Abby. Music pulsed through the air, mixing with the lively

were waiting near the entrance. As soon as they spotted Cole,

was starting to think he’d rather be

and looked down at Abby. “You

was overwhelming, but her eyes brightened when she spotted Alex in the distance.

on,” Cole encouraged her. “Alex is

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

in well,”

eyes kept drifting

a drink and slid it over to him. “Or should I say, who’s on

the glass but didn’t

“Wait. Are you actually

of a man

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

chair, looking impressed. “Well,

conversation nearby caught

small table, eating snacks as Linda smiled and walked over to

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

room seemed to hold its breath.

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