Everyone seemed to be picking a fight with her lately!

She tried to maintain her composure, "You two have fun, I'm heading back!"

Neither Henson nor Norah said a word.

Yvonne walked away, feeling utterly bored and alone.

Henson approached Norah, asking, "What did she want with you?"

Norah replied coldly, "She wanted me to beg Jonathan to let her stay in Jefferson City."

Henson frowned, "You didn't agree, did you?"

"Do I look that foolish to you?" Norah retorted, clearly unamused.

Henson looked serious, "Your smarts are like Estelle playing video games."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Norah asked, genuinely curious.

"Being a noob is the norm, occasionally you'll play well, but you never make it to the end."

mocked, tried to tickle Henson in

was confused, leaning against the railing, trying to touch the water's surface with her hands. "Acting like a child at your

suddenly came from behind. Norah jumped, almost tumbling

her head to look back. Her face, flushed from leaning over, was adorable with eyes

a few meters

bit nervous, finally managed to say, "Why didn't you reply

Xavier raised an

a message this morning,

took out his phone, only then noticing Norah's

over the holidays,

her eyes flickering slightly, "So, you're

mentioned it,"

shook her head, smiling, "It's okay,

you know why I can't be with you,

deal with 'uncle'?" Norah shrugged, undeterred, "It's not like we're related by blood. Estelle used to

"It's different," Xavier said.

"It's not

really stubborn!"

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