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."

simple: there was no real relationship between

"This isn't about

it's not about me now? I seem to recall someone who

you?" Jonathan shot her a look. "What do you

a chuckle at his serious

incident Estelle was referring to. It was a sore spot for him that he didn't wish to dwell on. His anger back then had partly been about Norah, but Estelle had been dragged into it because of his own jealousy. Sᴇaʀch

of losing something precious, that had clouded his judgment and led to their breakup, and even

forever be a thorn

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

to face her, and suddenly leaned in for a passionate kiss, so

the best match for the

don't dislike Xavier. You two share a past. If I did, what would that say about

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 for her at all. Norah's affection is purely one-sided, and

hands on his shoulders, "Xavier is indeed rational, which is why he hasn't jumped into anything with Norah. He won't hurt her. Let's just wait

I say? Don't worry, I've already promised Norah I'd stay out

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