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    “Just a little longer, Troy. She’s almost here,” Alice reassured her son, Troy Mayer.


    She craned her neck, scanning the crowd for Norah’s familiar figure until she finally spotted her. “Norah, over here!”


    Norah arrived with only a small backpack, confident that Alice had everything else covered.


    “Alice, how’s the shoulder?” Norah asked with concern.


    The two embraced, and Norah yfully poked Alice’s wounded shoulder.


    “Ouch, that hurts! If it starts bleeding again, you’ll have to redo the bandage for me,” Alice protested.


    Theirughter filled the air, creating a light, joyful atmosphere. Troy watched Norah, fascinated by the cheerful rapport she shared with his mother.


    “This must be your son Troy, right? He’s absolutely adorable.” Norah bent down, scooped up Troy in her arms, and gave him a big hug.


    Troy hugged her neck tightly, his eyes lit up with delight. He cherished the warmth of the lovely woman’s embrace, noticing even her pleasant scent.


    His cheeks blushed as he joyfully eximed, “Mom, I like this prettydy.”


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    “Remember to call her Aunt Norah,” Alice corrected gently, patting his back. “Norah, let’s head to my ce and catch up.”


    Norah had a way with people, and Alice wasn’t surprised that her son would take to her quickly.


    “I’d like to sit in the front seat today,” Norah dered.


    With Troy in her arms, she led the way, her expression rxed and joyful as she chatted with him.


    Alice’s smile was tender as she followed them; she had envisioned this reunion many times. It felt great to see their happiness align. She quickened her pace to join their lively chat.


    Later that evening, at the Breaker’s base, Alice firmly sent Troy to spend time with his father. She and Norah shared a room, just as they had back in Sure.


    Now, with their circumstances changed, they found new stories and feelings to share.


    “Isn’t Troy just the cutest? While I was away from Riss, Troy really kept mepany.” Alicey on the bed, careful not to hurt her shoulder, and looked up. “Have you ever thought about having a baby?”


    Norah, drying her damp hair, sighed and rolled her eyes. “Yeah, he’s adorable, but I’m not thinking about having a kid right now.”


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