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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!"

their approach, looked relieved to

so accepting Norah's 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

"Thanks, Zachary!" Estelle said.

for formalities!"

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

through her stratagem

I had you to shield me. Estelle, you're my lucky charm from

resent Estelle, but she

nodded, "Use me as your shield

"It works

the mention of Estelle, Jonathan didn't look angry at

a smile as Jonathan served her some food, and sweeping a glance at

from his injuries, joined the others in substituting tea for alcohol, except for Estelle, who was allowed

if he were somehow less

you heading back to C City?" Xavier asked

Mr. Quintin's daughter to return. There's nothing else holding us back." Estelle, eyes

turned to her, "What exactly are you referring

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