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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!"

Estelle, hearing their approach, looked relieved to see Norah

accepting Norah's relationship with Xavier wouldn't come easy for him. She'd actually feared he might

"Thanks, Zachary!" Estelle said.

no need for formalities!" Zachary chuckled

presence, Norah didn't dare to sit too close to Xavier,

see right through her stratagem and whispered,

shield me. Estelle, you're my

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

nodded, "Use me as your

sighed in admiration, "It works like a charm,

Estelle, Jonathan didn't

stifled a smile as Jonathan served her some food, and sweeping a glance at him, she decided not to continue

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

if he were somehow less significant, but gradually, he let go of the

are you heading back to C

"Right now, we're just waiting for Old Mr. Quintin's daughter to return. There's nothing else holding us

turned to her, "What exactly are you

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