Crippled Luna’s Farewell. 11.

Chapter 101

Chapter 101

“I just wanted to confirm–did you approve the collaboration with Cole?” she asked.

Alexander chuckled. “Yes, it’s legitimate. The company is making great progress.”

Relieved, Sarah thanked him and hung up. She immediately called Cole back. “Alright, I’m free this weekend. Let’s set up a time.”

“Abby and I decided on skiing. Is this Saturday okay?” Cole said.

Sarah grinned. “I do.”

“Great. Do you need gear?”

“I have my own.”

Perfect. See you Saturday.”

Later that evening. Alex called. “Sarah, I want to eat your cooking. Can I come over?”

Sarah thought for a moment that she was just about to go home to pick up her ski gear and agreed to Alex’s request.

To her relief, Arnold wasn’t home for the day on business, so she stayed in her bedroom for the night.

The following morning, before dropping Alex off at school, Sarah stopped to pick up her ski gear for the weekend. As she lifted the equipment, Alex’s eyes widened.

“You’re going skiing?”

She nodded. “Yeah, this Saturday.”

Alex immediately looked hopeful. “Can I come too?”

Sarah thought for a moment and asked, “When do you want to go?”

but he preferred the day

him out.

After a moment, he realized he was already scheduled to go on

but then an idea struck him. “What about

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with hope.

can’t this Saturday, Alex.

next week I have a trip with Linda,” he muttered, frustration

“In that case, if you still want

this answer. Recently, he rarely had the chance to spend time with Sarah,

He tried, his voice becoming

voice trembled with frustration, and part of him felt like he was being pushed aside.

was wearing thin. “Alex, I’ve already promised someone else. Let’s pick

was the final straw for Alex.

tightened with disappointment, and his grip on the

want to hear any more excuses.

he pressed the red button and hung up, ending the call on his own terms.

silence. She sighed,

wishes. He had to learn that sometimes, things didn’t

phone buzzed again. This time, it was Cole.

our plans for Saturday.

Sarah replied. “I’ll

ski resort, the crisp mountain air biting at her cheeks as she stepped out

stretched endlessly before her, shimmering under

the entrance,

face lit up the moment she saw Sarah. “Sarah!” she called out, running toward her. In her tiny

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doll. “Look!” she

warmly. “Thank you,

giggled and pulled out another doll from her coat. It was a baby doll, small and delicate. “This one is mine! They’re a pair.”

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