The following morning, Nora roused from her slumber and began to prepare Axel and Mia for their school day. As Axel grumbled about his reluctance to attend, Nora couldn't help but smile at his childish complaints. "I can't wait to grow up and be an adult," Axel whined.Nora paused for a moment and turned to her son. "Trust me, Axel, once you grow up, you might find yourself wishing to be a child again," she said with a gentle smile.Axel looked up at his mother, his expression pensive. "Really?" he asked."Absolutely," Nora replied. "So, enjoy the stage you're in now and make the most of it. Time flies faster than you think."Axel nodded, taking in his mother's words.Once the children and Alice were ready, Nora took a moment to glance at herself in the mirror. She was dressed in a sophisticated black suit, tailored to perfection to fit her frame. The sleek blazer and matching trousers complemented her curves, while the crisp white blouse added a touch of elegance to her ensemble. The

As the interviewers proceeded to question the remaining applicants about how their experience could benefit the company, Merrick's gaze shifted away from Nora. Meanwhile, William couldn't help but steal side glances at her.The room was filled with anticipation as the interview continued. The remaining applicants sat on the edge of their seats, eager to impress the panel of interviewers. One by one, they answered the questions with confidence and poise, detailing their past experiences and how they could contribute to the company's success.Merrick, who had been fixated on Nora earlier, now averted his gaze and looked down at his hands. He fidgeted nervously, wondering if he had made a mistake by showing any interest in her. William, on the other hand, couldn't take his eyes off Nora. He tried to remain focused on the interviewer's questions, but his attention kept drifting back to her.After the interviews had concluded, Nora and the other applicants stood up and exited the hall. Onc

Alice glanced at the clock on the wall and gasped, "Oh no, we have to go pick up Axel and Mia from school! Nora, we need to get going."Nora wiped away her tears and nodded slowly, "You're right. I don't want the kids to notice that something is wrong with me."Alice gave her a warm smile, "Exactly. So let's put on our game faces and go pick up those munchkins."Nora managed a small smile and followed Alice out of the room. They walked down the hallway and out the front door where Alice's car was parked. As they got into the car, Alice ignited the engine and pulled out of the driveway.The car ride was quiet, except for the sound of the radio softly playing in the background. Nora stared out the window lost in thought, while Alice focused on the road ahead.After a few minutes, Alice turned to Nora and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, "Hey, everything will be okay. You'll see."Nora managed a small smile once again and nodded, "Thanks, Alice. I really appreciate your support.

He inserted the key into the ignition and brought the car to life. The engine hummed as Austin shifted into gear and zoomed off toward their home. The passing scenery was a blur as they drove and Austin's memories with Nora came into play, As the car sped down the road, the scenery outside became a blur, and Austin's mind began to wander to memories of Nora. He couldn't help but notice how stunning she looked now, with a radiance that seemed to emanate from within. Her beauty had grown exponentially over the past seven years, and Austin found himself captivated by her every move now.As the miles ticked by, Austin's hidden feelings for Nora began to stir inside him again. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was something between them, something that had been simmering beneath the surface all these years. The more he thought about it, the faster his heart began to beat, a rhythmic thudding that seemed to match the pounding of the car's tires against the pavement.Austin took a dee

Nora let out a deafening scream of excitement from inside her bedroom. Her phone held up in the air as she jumped up and down on her bed with joy. The commotion caught the attention of Alice, Mia, and Axel who were in the kitchen.Axel quickly grabbed a knife, worried that something had gone wrong. Mia and Alice followed closely behind, alarmed by the sudden outburst."Mom, what's wrong?" Axel asked, his voice laced with concern."Nora, are you okay?" Alice added, trying to make sense of the chaos as they gathered around her.Nora assured them that she was fine, relieved that she was okay. Axel put down the knife and hugged her, while Mia and Alice stood close by."Mom, please tell us what's going on," Mia asked, her voice filled with concern. Nora urged them to guess what had happened. Unable to contain her excitement, she revealed the notification on her phone."I got the job! I got the job at Wilkinson's Conglomerate. I never believed I would get it but thankfully I did. Can you b