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?”

hesitated. He wanted to go out with Sarah, but he preferred the day when neither Linda nor

him

in his head. After a moment, he realized he was already scheduled to go on a trip with Linda next week.

heart sank a little, but then an idea struck him.

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with hope.

sighed lightly. “I can’t this Saturday,

a trip with Linda,” he muttered, frustration creeping into his voice.

was unmoved, “In that case, if you still want to

gripping his phone tighter. He didn’t like this answer. Recently, he rarely had the chance to spend time with

your plans?” He tried,

with frustration, and part of

“Alex, I’ve already promised someone else.

the final straw

chest tightened with disappointment, and his grip on the

to hear any

pressed the red button and hung up, ending the call

She sighed, setting her phone

was upset, but she couldn’t always bend to his wishes. He had to learn that sometimes, things didn’t go

phone buzzed again. This time, it was

confirming our plans for

“I’ll see

the ski resort, the crisp mountain air biting at her cheeks

shimmering under the

Cole and Abby waiting near the entrance, bundled up in

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

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Muppet doll. “Look!” she said excitedly, holding it up. “This is

took the doll, smiling warmly. “Thank you, Abby. It’s

giggled and pulled out another doll from her coat. It was a baby doll, small and

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