Norah, [Estelle, I think Jonathan's caught on to my crush on Xavier. If he asks you, could you put in a good word for me?]

Estelle's lips curled into a smirk, [Did he give you a lecture?]

Norah sent a pouty emoji, [Yes, he did!]

Estelle typed slowly, [So, what's your take?]

[I haven't changed my mind. I still want to be around Xavier. So please, Estelle, I'm counting on you!]

Estelle couldn't help but laugh even harder.

Jonathan glanced over, "Norah?"

"Yep!" Estelle pocketed her phone, "To be honest, I've known about her crush on Xavier for ages, sorry I didn't tell you."

it was simple: there was no real relationship between them, and Norah's feelings

"This isn't about

scoffed, "Saying it's not about me now? I seem to recall someone who once pointed at

"What do you think I am, out of my

but suppress a chuckle at his serious

to dwell on. His anger back then had partly been about Norah, but Estelle had been dragged into

had clouded his judgment and led to their breakup, and even to Estelle

forever be a

getting hurt or those two years we spent apart, none of it is a regret in our relationship. If anything, it's made our bond stronger. Before that incident, I never fully opened up to you about my past, and you never truly considered marrying me. The separation was our doing,

car over to the curb, turned to face her, and suddenly leaned in for a passionate kiss, so fervent and tinged with an

and he might not be the best match for the simple and innocent Norah, but she's smitten, and she's stubborn. Let's not stand in her way, okay?

at her, "I don't dislike Xavier. You two

tone grew more serious, "Setting aside the issues of age or generation, Xavier is being very rational with Norah. Maybe he doesn't have feelings

he hasn't jumped into anything with Norah. He won't hurt her. Let's just wait and see if Norah can turn steel into

what can I say? Don't worry, I've already promised Norah

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