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 was still difficult to handle when on

me from coming to the restaurant, and I'll follow the

of him upstairs is hardly 'just friends'

too; she looks after Xavier as well, probably more

Jonathan's expression darkened.

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

arched,

she wouldn't do with anyone else. And later I found out she isn't short on cash, so why do you

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

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 able

softened, "Estelle and I, we're

destiny needs a little nudge, which I provided by bringing

gently, "I haven't forgotten

I'm chasing my own love story, and you should be

this talk, just

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