NovelBookChapter 172
“That's more like it.” Alessia’s face showed a hint of mock annoyance, but relief softened her eyes.
It was the weekend, and the amusement park was packed. The two adults kept the kids sandwiched safely
between them, each holding a small hand.
Both Alessia and Cole were in good shape from years of exercise, but the kids’ energy was on a different level
altogether. By the tthey'd made a full round of the park, the kids were more hyped up than ever, not the
least bit tired.
After getting off the roller coaster, Alessia and the others found a shady spot outside an ice cream shop. With
grins on all their faces, Alessia glanced at her watch and, for the first time, felt that tcould actually slow
down.
The bell at the shop door jingled as Cole stepped out, balancing a small wooden tray with four cups of ice cream.
The two little ones’ eyes lit up, their gaze glued to the sweet treats in Cole's hands as if nothing else existed.
With ice cream to occupy them, the kids finally quieted down. Their feet swung back and forth, betraying their
good moods. It was still warm for September, and both their cheeks were flushed pink.
Alessia stretched out her hand, and Cole immediately fished a pack of wet wipes from the bag, pulling one
halfway out before handing it to her. Alessia took a sheet, folded it neatly, and pressed it to her forehead, finally
feeling a bit of relief from the heat.
York's gaze darted back and forth between the adults, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
“Are you and Alessia dating?” he asked suddenly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“And where did you learn to say things like that?” Alessia chuckled, genuinely curious about where York picked
up these odd little phrases.
“Zane told me. He said he’s dating a girl from the class next door.”
Alessia grabbed another wipe and placed it on York's forehead. The sudden coolness made York squint his eyes
in delight.
Ivan stared at Alessia expectantly. She caught on quickly and gave him a wipe for his forehead, too. Ivan closed
his eyes, swung his legs contentedly, and smiled.
“So, are you dating or not?” York pressed, undeterred.
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Alessia had expected York to get distracted and move on, but he peeled off the wipe, dabbed it across his face,
and fired the question again.
She didn’t answer, turning to Cole with a raised eyebrow and a barely suppressed smile, as if curious to see how
he'd handle it.
Cole couldn't help himself-he mussed up her hair playfully, then smoothed it back into place.
“Not yet,” he said, but the unspoken promise was clear: someday, definitely.
Neither of them could imagine a future that didn’t include the other. If it wasn’t each other by their side, nothing
else would ever make sense.
Alessia just smiled, saying nothing at all.
York cocked his head and looked at Ivan. “Grown-ups love talking in riddles just to mess with us, don’t they?”
Ivan blinked twice, looking adorably clueless.
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Alessia couldn't help but laugh, leaning naturally against Cole as she watched the two kids go back and forth.
Cole turned to her, gently wiping her forehead with another wet wipe and carefully smoothing her hair out of her
face.
For both of them, it felt like there was only ever one person who mattered.
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