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.

could be. It was still difficult to handle

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 thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

him upstairs

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

Jonathan's expression darkened.

Norah quickly explained, "Estelle's genuine with friends, but she only treats you

arched, "How

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

slight smile, "You think she liked me

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

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

little nudge, which I provided by bringing her home. You

haven't forgotten your part

now I'm chasing my own love story,

mouth quirked, "All this talk, just waiting

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255