Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 164

Chapter 164

Sarah hesitated as she read Cole's message. Fireworks sounded nice, especially since Abby would be there, but the thought of standing together under the night sky, watching the bursts of color explode above them, felt... too intimate. Too much like something a family or a couple would do.

She had already seen how others mistook them for a family. The warmth in Abby's eyes whenever she looked at her, the way Cole always made space for her in

their little outings—it was too easy to fall into the illusion. And illusions were dangerous.

So, with steady fingers, she typed back:

**Sarah:** *I can't tonight. Already have plans with my family at Center Square.*

Cole's response was immediate.

**Cole:** *Alright. Have fun.*

Simple. No pressure, no further questions.

Sarah exhaled softly, relieved.

Meanwhile, Abby, still giddy from her conversation with Sarah, accepted another video call this time from Alex.

"Abby!" Alex's voice rang out, his face filling the screen. "Guess what I brought back for you?"

He grinned, holding up a small stuffed wolf with a jeweled collar. "Cool, right? Limited edition! Got it from a specialty store."

Abby's eyes widened. "That's so cute!" she giggled. "Thank you, Alex!"

lifted her own treasure-a delicate, handmade snowflake charm-and held it up to the camera. "Look! My aunt gave me

face wavered. He stared at the charm, a flicker

looks just like the ones

yet, seeing Abby treasure her gift so dearly...

wanted

did you say you got that?" he asked, his tone

Aunt made it for me! You can't

charm, Alex froze, his fingers tightening

delicate snowflake design was familiar-too

knitting small trinkets just like this. Back then, he

them childish, unnecessary. One day, without much thought, he had instructed the maids to clear them out, letting them gather dust in the

it so preciously, warmth spreading across

He couldn't recall

he started taking his mother's

It wasn't just

to Arnold. "Can you buy one for

holding the charm closer. "You can't buy it.

you get me one of

handmade, you'd have to ask your mother yourself," he replied smoothly. Disappointment flickered in Alex's

saying hello to Abby, he

to discuss something with Uncle

took the phone from Abby, bringing it to

was steady. "What

who was twirling in circles, excitedly waving her

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