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"Alrighty!" Zachary called back, heading into the kitchen.

Jonathan stood up, walked over to Norah, and gave her shoulder a pat, "Xavier has been through a lot. He's mature and got a tough shell, and he's not one to change his mind easily. Prepare yourself emotionally, and be ready to face whatever comes without tears or resentments, especially not towards Estelle."

Norah chuckled, "I bet that last bit is the real kicker, huh?"

Jonathan shot her a glance, "It's all important."

Norah's face turned serious, and she nodded earnestly, "Jonathan, I'll take your words to heart. Truth is, I've already hit rock bottom once. So, even if he still doesn't like me, I'll know I gave it my all and have no regrets."

"That's the spirit!" Jonathan nodded with approval.

Norah grinned, "Let's go have the barbecue, shall we? I asked Zachary to whip up some of Estelle's favorite dishes."

As expected, the mere mention of Estelle softened Jonathan's gaze.

"Let's go then!"

headed upstairs where Estelle, hearing their approach, looked relieved

relationship with Xavier wouldn't come easy for him. She'd actually feared he might lash out at Norah. Zachary brought the dishes to the table, beaming, "Dig in, everyone! Just holler if you need anything, and I'll

"Thanks, Zachary!" Estelle said.

need for formalities!" Zachary chuckled before

dare to sit too close to Xavier, choosing instead to sit

stratagem and whispered, "Did you get

back, "Luckily, I had you to shield me. Estelle, you're

unfounded. He even worried that she might resent Estelle, but she was clearly clinging to the coattails of her

nodded, "Use me as

sighed in admiration, "It works

of Estelle, Jonathan

stifled a smile as Jonathan served her some food, and sweeping a glance at him, she decided

the atmosphere quickly warmed up. Xavier, still recovering from his injuries, joined the others in substituting

awkward at first in front of Jonathan, as if he were somehow less significant, but

to C

return. There's nothing else holding us

to her, "What exactly

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