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

Chapter 175

Chapter 175

He gave a half-smile. "I had some contract issues to go over. Figured I might as well take care of them before heading home."

Sarah opened her laptop, ready to discuss the contracts. If there was more to his words, she didn't seem to catch it....or maybe she did and chose to ignore it.

Seeing her dive straight into business, Cole let out a quiet exhale. He had expected that.

They discussed the details of the contracts for a while before Cole finally closed his folder, signaling the conversation was over. He stood up but hesitated for a brief moment before speaking again.

"Sarah."

She looked up from her screen. "What's wrong?"

Cole wanted to say: tomorrow is Valentine's Day.

But he eyed her carefully for a moment, then smiled and shook his head. "Nothing."

Cole turned and left without another word.

The next morning, the office was buzzing with energy. When Sarah stepped inside, several of her colleagues greeted her with cheerful expressions.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Sarah!"

She blinked in surprise.

Valentine's Day?

She had completely forgotten.

could even process the realization,

me! May I ask which one of you is Ms.

man standing at the doorway, holding an

you," he continued, scanning the room. "Please come sign for

fell

moment the florist's clerk stepped into the office carrying a large bouquet

then toward Sarah, as whispers of

colleague remarked, nudging another with an

has to be from her partner, right? Red roses on Valentine's Day? That's classic romance," another

A strange feeling settled in her chest... not excitement,

would never

relationship had been lifeless for years, reduced to mere technicalities,

never cared about grand gestures, and certainly not about celebrating Valentine's Day. Yet, the card bore her

to the delivery clerk

of roses, rich and overwhelming, filled the space as she set them down on

hands, she plucked the envelope nestled

*Happy Valentine's Day.*

was all it said. No name, no hint of

elusive. Before she could dwell on it further, the door swung open. Leo strode in, his

well, someone's got a secret admirer," he teased, crossing his arms as he leaned

exhaled, barely

roses, top-tier quality. Whoever sent these isn't holding back. At the very least,

gaze coolly. "It's not

his head.

style. Not his handwriting." She tapped the card with her finger before setting it down. “And

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