Chapter 32:

Norah was surprised to get a reply from Derek.

Derek’s message read: “Let’s meet at the Oceanic Treat Cafe tomorrow at 10am_” After waiting for a reply to her numerous messages, Derek finally replied.

The next morning, Norah got up bright and early, picked out a sophisticated dress she had designed from < her wardrobe, and carefully applied her make-up, determined to look her best.

She was determined not to give Derek the wrong idea that she was not well after signing the divorce papers, her life had taken a turn for the better since she had parted company with the Carter family.

The aroma of coffee filled the Oceanic Treat Cafe, where the cosy wooden decor gave a warm welcome to Derek, who sat in a booth, glancing up from time to time,

He had decided to come alone today.

Rather than leave Madeline to confront Norah directly, he preferred not to expose Madeline to any harsh language he might use against Norah.

He felt that his beloved Madeline should not be exposed to such vulgarity.

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A stunning woman entered the cafe and caught everyone's attention.

She was dressed in a cream-coloured gown that accentuated her figure gracefully.

The dress flowed beautifully as she moved_ The woman's curly auburn hair was draped behind her and swayed with her movements.

This woman was beautiful, with a captivating face.

It took Derek a moment to realise that the woman was Norah.

his composure. Norah sat across

not just proceed with the divorce?"

a sip. "I wanted to talk

please

"I need to

Norah probed, her

looking into it. We'll sort out the divorce once I have

her frosty demeanor riling Derek

with this teasing, okay? It irritates

a light laugh, Norah retorted, "I find that you and Madeline have something in common.

you receive

about those things," Norah replied coolly, her arms crossed as she leaned back.

had promised was nothing more than the service fees for taking care of him over the past years. Though it didn’t add up to what she had done for him, it was

somebody who can talk to me like this just because you're acquainted with Miss Andrews? What, does she finance you? You've become quite

her a thorough once-over. He concluded his assumption was logical. Derek couldn’t fathom why Joanna, from such a wealthy background, would show kindness to Norah, whom he deemed unworthy. Derek was sure Joanna had

Derek's absurd accusations, finding his assumptions more amusing than offensive. "Think as you

scouting your next target?" Derek’s expression was one of continued annoyance as he stared at Norah’s striking

you worried about Madeline being labeled as the other woman?" Norah replied calmly, fully aware that Madeline was nothing like that. "I pay no mind to gossipers. I don’t care what they say! The divorce will only proceed once the investigation into

at her resolve. "In that case, you should

think that Derek's lack of intelligence was exactly why the Carter family had never ascended

are you

"My words are clear."

you can manipulate everything in Glophia to your advantage. If I don't hear from you by Sunday,

the cafe

brimming with tears, and approached them. Her voice shook as she spoke, and by the end, she was openly weeping. "When I was overseas, I endured your marriage to Derek, but now that I’m back, can you please let him go? Our love for each other is real, I’m begging you!"

that guy while his true love was away. What a

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