She arched an eyebrow, standing motionless as she observed Norah’s eyes, filled with suppressed sorrow, when looking at Xavier. In an instant, she understood something she hadn’t anticipated.

She was quite taken aback, never having imagined Norah and Xavier together.

And in her mind, Xavier ought to have been someone Norah looked up to, almost an elder.

Gosh!

Estelle was absolutely stunned!

On the balcony

Norah approached Xavier, a forced smile curving her lips as she made small talk, “It’s been ages since I’ve visited the restaurant. How has it been holding up?”

Since the last time she was turned down by Xavier, their relationship had grown distant and formal. She was somewhat afraid of encountering him, so much so that she hadn’t set foot in the restaurant.for quite some time.

Xavier turned to her, extinguishing the cigarette in his hand, and nodded faintly, “It’s been alright.”

not sleeping well? If Zachary and the guys are keeping you up too late with

just fine; they’re not bothering me,” Xavier’s voice was as raspy and deep as ever, his narrow gaze fixed on some obscure point in the

she asked, “My rose bushes and

going to call you and ask

“If they’re an eyesore

the guys take care of

turned away, not

else, I should head back in!” Xavier said, making a move to return

called out to

tone was indifferent, “Something

pain in her heart swelling uncontrollably, “Can I ask why

don’t know. Maybe it’s just that I don’t have a liking

paused, then shook her head in disbelief,

not, that’s all I can tell you,” Xavier turned to face her, “What you feel for me isn’t what you think it is. You’re young; go find a love that

about?” Hope flickered in Norah’s

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