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Charles didn’t bother with small talk. “Arnold’s getting a divorce.”

Cole went silent.

Charles continued, lowering his voice, “And he’s taking custody of Alex.”

Still, no response.

“Cole?”

Then, without warning–the line went dead.

Sarah had just finished a meeting at work when she stepped outside, only to see a sleek black car parked

in front of her office building.

She stopped mid–step, frowning.

Cole?

He was leaning casually against the car, arms crossed, his eyes sharp as they landed on her.

Sarah hesitated.

Why was he here?

Cole pushed off the car and walked toward her, his expression unreadable.

“You’re waiting for someone?” she asked, stopping a few feet away.

He shook his head. “I came to see you.”

Sarah blinked, then smiled politely, though there was a guarded edge to it. The crisp evening air carried the faint scent of rain, and the distant hum of traffic filled the silence between them.

The office building behind her glowed with golden light, its glass windows reflecting the streetlamps that

just flickered to

not be free this weekend. I have things planned,” she said, adjusting the strap of her

betray the thoughts running through his mind. “That’s not why I’m here,” he said, his voice quieter than usual.

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The Cole she knew never hesitated with words–he either spoke bluntly or not at all. Now, he seemed caught between speaking

watch. “Well, it’s

you a ride.” Cole interrupted, the offer coming out almost instinctively, as

insistence. “No need.

he didn’t step away, didn’t move toward his car. He simply stood there, his expression unreadable. The streetlights cast sharp shadows across his face, emphasizing the tension in his jaw.

behavior felt…

on. His usual composure seemed fractured, like he was holding something back. Was it concern? Frustration? Guilt? She

he never

lightly, “Well, I’ll be heading out then.”

something reluctant about it. “Drive safe,” he murmured.

for a fraction of a second, before turning toward her car. The feeling that something wasn’t

to this encounter than he

she slid into the driver’s seat, she glanced at the rearview mirror. Cole still stood by his car,

got into his own vehicle, Charles’s voice echoed

skepticism evident. “She’s trying to get Arnold to come back

turned white against

“No.”

Silence.

confused this time. “What do you

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