Crippled Luna's Farewell Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception novel Chapter 129

Chapter 129 

Arnold’s voice came through, casual but with an undertone of something unspoken. “Are you free today? 

Alex wants to hang out with Abby.” 

Cole leaned against the wall, glancing toward Sarah, who had gone back to reading but seemed slightly aware of his presence. He replied evenly, “I’m taking Abby out today. Maybe another time.* 

Arnold let out a short chuckle. “You’ve been going out more lately.” 

Cole smirked faintly, though there was an edge of something else in his expression. “Abby’s been opening up more. She’s not as reserved as before.” 

They exchanged a few more words before ending the call, but as Cole slipped his phone back into his pocket, something lingered in his mind. 

Arnold knew all of this knowledge–probably even more than Cole did–but he had never been willing to 

teach Sarah. 

His eyes darkened slightly at the thought. 

The marriage between Arnold and Sarah had always been surrounded by rumors. 

Many people say that it was Sarah’s underhanded tactics that forced Arnold to have to marry her in the first place. 

Cole had believed it too, once. But after spending time with her, after seeing how she carried herself with quiet dignity, it was getting harder to reconcile that image with reality. 

And then there was Linda–the woman who had somehow inserted herself between them. 

If anyone had been underhanded, wasn’t it Linda? 

Still, Cole couldn’t ignore the fact that Arnold had always resented the very idea of ‘mates‘—that he had 

resisted his connection to Sarah not out of hatred, but perhaps out of defiance. 

A rebellion against fate, against something he couldn’t control. 

Maybe Arnold wasn’t even aware of what he truly felt. 

The day passed quickly, their conversation stretching longer than either had anticipated. 

What had begun as a simple exchange about economics had seamlessly drifted into other topics–philosophy, literature, even the nature of ambition. Cole found himself surprised at how easy it 

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was to talk to Sarah. 

She wasn’t just knowledgeable; she had a sharp, analytical mind, the kind that dissected ideas layer by layer, always probing deeper. 

By the time they realized how much time had slipped away, the sun was already beginning to set, casting golden hues through the large windows. 

The soft amber glow bathed the room in warmth, making the atmosphere feel strangely intimate. 

Sarah finally closed her book, her fingers resting lightly on the worn cover. 

A small, satisfied expression flickered across her face. “Thanks for today,” she said, her voice carrying an 

unspoken appreciation. “It was helpful.” 

Cole leaned back in his chair, a relaxed smile forming. “You can ask me anything, anytime. I won’t mind.” 

Sarah blinked, slightly caught off guard by his gentleness. She had expected professionalism, maybe some 

casual politeness, but this–this warmth–was unexpected. It lingered between them, like an unspoken 

promise. 

On the other side of the room, Elisa had been getting along well with Abby. 

Their laughter had been a constant background melody throughout the afternoon. 

By the time they were all preparing to leave, a strange but comfortable atmosphere had settled between 

them. 

As Cole watched Sarah step away, he found himself speaking without much thought. “See you next time.” 

Sarah turned slightly, her expression unreadable, but there was something steady in her voice. “See you 

next time.” 

She drove Elisa home first before heading off on her own, the silence of the car giving her space to think. Cole was different from what she had expected–attentive, perceptive. 

And yet, she reminded herself, they were simply acquaintances. That was all. 

Meanwhile, Elisa wasted no time in sharing her observations with Alexander. She leaned against the doorframe of his office, arms crossed, a knowing smile playing on her lips. “I think I’m getting a new 

cousin–in–law.” 

Alexander, who had been reviewing some documents, glanced up at her with a raised brow. “What?” 

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