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.

knowing all too well how sharp Jonathan's tongue could be. It

confessed, "Xavier used to avoid me, but now we've come to an understanding. He won't stop me from coming to the restaurant, and I'll follow the rules, just friends for now." sᴇaʀᴄh

of him upstairs is hardly 'just friends'

disagreed, "Estelle's here too; she looks after Xavier as well, probably more than

Jonathan's expression darkened.

to provoke Jonathan further, Norah quickly explained, "Estelle's genuine with friends, but

brow arched,

with friends, but she always keeps distance. Except, remember when she first came to our place? She hugged you right away, something she wouldn't do with anyone else. And later I

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

bunch of admirers at school, but she never agreed

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

by bringing her home. You almost didn't agree, remember? Good thing I

"I haven't forgotten your part

I'm chasing my own love

"All this talk, just waiting for

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