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.”

doe-like eyes fixed on Xavier, “You look a bit off – not sleeping

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

railing tightened as she asked, “My rose bushes and the

call you and ask

“If they’re an eyesore to you, then

have Zachary and the guys take care of it

sting in her nose, Norah turned away, not wanting Xavier to see her

in!” Xavier said, making a move to return

suddenly called

turning, Xavier’s tone

pain in her heart swelling

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

her head in disbelief, “No, I don’t

for me isn’t what you think it is. You’re young; go find a love that truly

our age difference you care about?” Hope flickered in Norah’s heart, “If age wasn’t a factor, would you like

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