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.

Jonathan's tongue could be. It was still difficult to handle when on the receiving

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here too; she looks after Xavier as well,

Jonathan's expression darkened.

Jonathan further, Norah quickly explained, "Estelle's genuine

brow arched, "How

replied, "Estelle is sincere 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 found out she isn't short on cash,

a slight smile,

that can be detected. She fell for you long ago. She had a bunch of admirers at school, but

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

needs a little nudge, which I provided by bringing her

smiled gently, "I haven't forgotten your part in

own love story, and you should be

quirked, "All this talk, just waiting for my

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