Train of thoughts

Nora's eyes remained fixed on him, her expression a mix of curiosity and scepticism. "Sweetie, you know it's not good to eavesdrop, right?" Alexander spoke his tone light, accompanied by a friendly smile. "I was talking to Cindy about a surprise I am planning for a friend," he continued, trying to defuse any suspicion in the air.

Cindy was Alexander's sister, who used to be fond of Nora.

Nora's gaze held steady on him, her eyes searching for any signs that might betray the truth. She studied his face intently, looking for clues, for anything that might suggest he was hiding more than he was saying.

After a moment of silence that felt longer than it was, Nora finally looked away, breaking eye contact. Her thoughts were a whirlwind, and her emotions conflicted. She wanted to trust him, to believe that he had changed, but the scars from the past were still fresh.

"Alright, Alex," she finally responded, her voice a mix of caution and resignation. "Just remember that words are easy. It's