Jonathan chuckled wryly, "And you're still going for it?"

"Absolutely!" Norah retorted stubbornly.

Jonathan fell silent for a moment before asking, "Do you blame Estelle?"

After all, Xavier's rejection of Norah surely took Estelle into account.

Norah shook her head immediately, "Of course not. I'm not that unreasonable. Sure, I have a crush on Xavier, but Estelle is just as important to me as a friend. Plus, she's my aunt-in-law!" Jonathan nodded, "Good that you know it."

Norah pleaded, "Jonathan, I'm an adult. I've finished grad school; I know what I'm doing. My feelings for Xavier might've started out of curiosity, but they're not just a novelty anymore. I'm certain about them." "But Xavier doesn't like you that way!" Jonathan said bluntly.

Norah's face fell, "Jonathan, that's a bit harsh."

"Truth hurts!" Jonathan retorted.

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she looks after Xavier

Jonathan's expression darkened.

to provoke Jonathan further, Norah quickly explained, "Estelle's

arched, "How

she first came to our place? She hugged you right away, something she wouldn't do with anyone else. And later I found out she isn't short on cash, so why do you think she agreed to tutor Henson's kid? For

lips curved in a slight smile, "You think she liked

"Looking back, there were so many signs that can be detected. She fell for you long ago. She had a bunch of admirers at school, but she never agreed to date someone. She was waiting for you; not so many people would be

eyes softened, "Estelle and I, we're meant

which I provided by bringing her home. You almost didn't agree, remember?

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mouth quirked, "All this talk, just waiting for

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