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.

ignoring me now? Charles teased through the mindlink. Or are you too

rolled his eyes. It’s

expect to see you

Fine. I’ll be

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full swing when Cole arrived with Abby. Music pulsed through the air, mixing with the lively chatter of guests. The grand hall was decorated with shimmering lights,

and Arnold were waiting near the entrance. As soon as they spotted

“I was starting

and looked down at

was overwhelming, but her eyes brightened when she spotted Alex

her. “Alex

of his hand and rushed toward Alex. The two children

settling in well,”

though his eyes kept drifting toward her every few

mind, Cole?” He poured a drink and slid it over to him. “Or should I say, who’s on

took the glass but

Are you

the look of a man

the liquid in his glass. He didn’t confirm it, but he

leaned back in his chair, looking impressed. “Well, I’ll be damned.”

a quiet conversation nearby caught

smiled and walked over to them, greeting them, and Alex hugged Linda

curiosity, turned to Alex. “Is this aunt your mom?”

seemed to hold its

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