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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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

scoffed, "Taking care of him upstairs is hardly 'just friends'

she looks after Xavier as well, probably

Jonathan's expression darkened.

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

brow arched,

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, so why do

a slight smile,

Norah beamed, "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

and

which I provided by bringing her home. You almost

gently, "I haven't

love story,

this talk, just waiting for my

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