BuzzNovelAt the airport, Alessia scrolled through her phone, fighting off boredom. Only when people started streaming out
of the arrivals gate did she finally put her phone away and glance inside, searching the crowd. Thankfully, she
didn’t have to wait long before she spotted the person she’d cto pick up.
“What are you doing here?” Cole's eyes lit up as soon as he saw her, the fatigue on his face melting away. He
quickened his pace and strode straight toward Alessia.
Larkin, seemingly used to the routine, grabbed Cole's suitcase, gave Alessia a brief wave from a distance, and
headed out.
“I wanted to see you, so | came.” Alessia opened her arms with an easy familiarity, and Cole wrapped her up in a
hug just as naturally. He buried his face in the crook of her neck and let out a long, weary sigh.
“Tough trip, huh? | could spot those dark circles from a mile away.”
“Try spending hours talking to a room full of self-important old men who think it’s their job to judge every move
you make. Honestly, every minute | was tempted to punch someone in the face.”
“Wantto get you sstress balls?” Alessia offered out of nowhere, making them both laugh.
Cole straightened up, cupping her face in his hands and giving her head a gentle shake. “Then you'd better get
“No problem. I'll make sure our dear Mr. Whitley is all set up by tomorrow,” she
teased.
Cole ruffled her hair, eyes brimming with affection.
“Have you eaten yet?”
Alessia shook her head. “Stopped by A&C Entertainment this morning, and after | finished up there, | came
straight here.”
“Con, let's get sfood.” Alessia nodded, and the two of them laced their fingers together as they walked
out of the airport.
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After dinner, the evening was still young.
“So, where to now?” Cole had gotten his driver's license as soon as he turned eighteen.
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“Nothing else on my plate today. You're visiting your mom, right? I'll go with you.”
Alessia fumbled with her seatbelt, distracted, and after a couple of failed attempts, Cole leaned over, patiently
untangled it, and clicked it into place.
The car started up, everything unfolding with the ease of long-standing habit, as if they'd done this a hundred
times before.
The familiar suburban streets seemed to quiet them both.
“Sir. Miss Morton.” The butler was waiting at the door. Cole asked about the house and his mother’s condition,
then let the butler get back to her duties.
Alessia glanced at the woman resting in bed before moving over to give her a gentle massage. Cole didn’t
interrupt; he simply poured a glass of water, set it on the bedside table for Alessia, and then sat on the other
side to help with the
massage.
“That should be enough. The doctor just finished her acupuncture session not long ago; the next one won't be
for another month.” Alessia tucked Jade’s arm under the blanket and made sure she was comfortable before
standing up.
“Okay.” As soon as Cole entered his mother’s room, his mood plummeted. Alessia didn’t say anything, just
patted his shoulder.
Cole caught her hand for a moment, playing with her fingers, managing a weak smile. Alessia said nothing, just
ruffled his hair and slipped out.
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managed for two years.” His voice
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On the drive home, Alessia filled Cole in on everything that had happened over the past couple of days.
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“Someone’s got to find the next generation, right? No point letting that talent go to waste.”
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“What's on the agenda for tomorrow?”
“I need to take Ivan to meet Eddie.”
At the mention of that name, Cole couldn't help but make a face, but he let it go without comment.
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