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“All right, that’s exactly what | was thinking too. I'll send the latest updates and design drafts to the group chat
later-take a look when you get a chance. If you have any ideas, don’t hesitate to speak up. | want this project to
reflect your preferences.”
Alessia smiled and nodded, the corners of her lips curling up.
Ethan was even more adept at seizing opportunities than she'd expected. In such a short time, he’d managed to
make a nfor himself in their circle-not just because of Calvert's backing, but mostly thanks to his own
genuine talent.
“Speaking of Justin, we sat together at the sports event the other day. He kept talking about you, actually-
couldn't stop singing your praises.” Ethan deliberately steered the conversation, drawing Cole in.
“Yeah, before we moved, we were neighbors. My dad and his have been friends for years.”
“I heard from Lessie you sometimes help out at Mr. Dawson's clinic? How's he been lately?”
“He’s mostly got Six looking after him these days. | just pop by on weekends to see if there’s anything | can do to
help.”
The two kids didn’t really follow the adult conversation, but that didn’t stop them from sticking close to Alessia.
Rex, bored, yawned and stretched out lazily on the floor.
It had been a while since they'd had a scene like this. Even if the topics were trivial, the togetherness felt
precious.
“All right, kids, dinner’s ready-csit down!”
Drawn by the aroma of food, Rex got up and circled around Karen. By now, Karen was completely unfazed by the
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtbig dog’s presence.
She put down her silverware and stroked Rex along his back. “Good boy. Your dinner’s over there.”
As if he understood, Rex padded over to his designated spot by the wall. He'd visited so many times now, he
even had his own food bowl.
“Con, let's go see what Karen's cooked up.” Alessia stood, reaching a hand toward Cole.
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Cole took it, smiling as he got to his feet.
The group crowded around the dining table; it was a bit of a squeeze, so they grabbed two little stools for the
kids to eat at the coffee table instead.
York protested, and Ivan pouted too, but Ivan was the more agreeable of the two. With a gentle pat on the head
from Alessia, he obediently took his bowl and sat down at the coffee table.
Seeing this, York reluctantly followed-though not without Alessia ruffling his hair as well.
“So you're Cole? You're a handsyoung man,” said Karen's husband with a broad grin.
Cole stood up, a touch awkward. “Nice to meet you, sir. Ma'am.”
Alessia ducked her head, trying to stifle a laugh, making no move to rescue him.
“Relax, sit down, no need to be so formal. Make yourself at home,” Karen said warmly, gesturing for him to take
his seat.
“If you don’t mind, you should cby more often. | can’t offer much, but you're always welcto some
home-cooked food. Lessie, help Cole try sof everything.”
Karen had already checked with Alessia about their preferences, so nearly every dish on the table was something
the two of them liked. Still, she asked Alessia to serve Cole, rather than doing it herself.
“Well? How's the food? Is it all right?”
Cole nodded. “Lessie always said you were an amazing cook. | finally get to see for myself.”
Karen lit up at the compliment, delighted to be recognized for something she loved doing.
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