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After all, he had rejected him on the phone only the day before, and today Cole had come over with a sincere cooperation proposal, without a word of nonsense the whole time.
Only just now, there was something strange about the way he looked at Nora.
Nora rubbed her temples and said, “The proposal he gave is really excellent, we can wait and see for a bit
longer, and if it’s suitable, we’ll finalize working with him.”
Leo nodded and didn’t say anything more.
That evening, Alex sat at the dining table, frowning at his untouched plate of food.
The smell of freshly baked bread and warm soup filled the room, but his appetite was nowhere to be
found.
Across from him, Arnold watched quietly, his son’s unhappiness not lost on him.
“Mom still isn’t answering my calls,” Alex mumbled, stabbing at his food with his fork.
Arnold set his spoon down. “She’s probably busy.”
“She’s always busy now,” Alex complained. “She never used to be.”
Arnold sighed. He had expected this.
The divorce was still fresh, and though they hadn’t told Alex the full truth, he wasn’t stupid. Kids could
sense things.
They noticed when their world changed, even if no one explained it to them.
“Well,” Arnold said, forcing a lighter tone, “why don’t we do something fun this weekend? You and Abby
can go out with Cole. How does that sound?”
Alex hesitated before nodding. “Okay. But only if we go to the amusement park.‘
Arnold ruffled his son’s hair. “Deal.“.
Saturday arrived, and the amusement park was alive with laughter and music.
The scent of caramel popcorn and fried snacks filled the air, mixing with the crisp breeze. The sun was
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bright, but not too hot–perfect weather for a day of fun.
Cole walked beside Alex and Abby, both children clutching snacks in their hands.
Alex held a melting ice cream cone, his small fingers sticky with vanilla and chocolate swirls. Abby skipped a little ahead, excitedly pointing at a spinning ride.
But despite the lively surroundings, Alex was quieter than usual.
Even as they rode the carousel and played a few arcade games, his usual enthusiasm was missing. He chewed on his cone, glancing at Cole.
“Uncle Cole, have you seen my mom lately?” Alex asked suddenly, “I haven’t seen her in a while and I miss her.”
Cole exhaled slowly. He had expected the question, but that didn’t make answering it any easier. “She has a lot on her plate right now,” he said gently. “But she still cares about you.”
Alex frowned. “Then why doesn’t she call?”
Abby, sitting beside Alex on the Ferris wheel, looked up.
“Sometimes adults just get busy and don’t have time to hang out with us.” She whispered, “Uncle, I miss Auntie too.”
Alex asked curiously, “Has your aunt not been out to play with you in a while either?”
Abby nodded softly, “I think she’s been too busy with work, I’ll wait for her.”
Cole nodded, feeling an unexpected wave of admiration for Abby’s quiet wisdom. “That’s right,” he said. “Sometimes grown–ups have a lot going on, and they don’t mean to ignore you.”
Alex wasn’t convinced, but he didn’t say anything more. He licked his ice cream absentmindedly, his legs swinging slightly.
Cole felt a twinge of guilt. He knew the truth–that Nora and Arnold had already signed the divorce papers. He also knew that, sooner or later, Alex would have to be told.
But how could they do it without breaking his heart?
As the sky darkened, the amusement park lit up with colorful neon lights. The atmosphere became even more magical, with twinkling bulbs outlining the rides and casting a soft glow over the pathways,
Arnold arrived just as the fireworks began. Alex, spotting his father, ran toward him without hesitation.
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Arnold caught him in his arms, lifting him up effortlessly.
“Did you have fun?” Arnold asked, his voice warm.
Alex nodded, his earlier gloom momentarily forgotten. “We went on the Ferris wheel! And Cole got us ice cream!”
Arnold’s eyes flicked to Cole, a silent acknowledgment passing between them. “Thanks for watching them,” he said.
Cole waved it off. “No problem.”
Abby tugged at Cole’s sleeve. “When will Auntie come out with us again?”
Arnold, keenly aware of their conversation, asked jokingly, “Which aunt?”
