Chapter 51:

As Sean’s black car faded into the distance, Norah turned around and headed home, a heavy sigh trapped in her chest, screaming for escape. She quickly grabbed her phone, her fingers flying as she fired off messages to Derek.

“Derek, you wanted to split without hard feelings, yet here you are plotting behind my back! Do you think I will not notice just because I don’t say anything? I couldn’t care less whether you’re aware, but pass this message to Madeline. If she crosses the line again, she’ll have me to answer to!”

“As for the divorce, if you choose to stay quiet, your choice. See you in court!”

Norah was messaging as she walked, and by the time she entered the living room, she had already sent out three messages. She tossed her phone onto the sofa and pulled her hair back with a band.

Feeling down, Norah craved something tasty to eat. She opened the refrigerator to take stock. Inside were plenty of ingredients she had picked up recently, sparking thoughts on what she could cook.

Norah was too engrossed in the kitchen to notice her phone lighting up with notifications on the sofa.

Derek, frowning deeply, gripped his phone. Despite the recent barrage of messages, she vanished after his reply. No matter how many messages he sent, she didn’t respond. As he typed, his frustration mounted, infusing his messages with anger.

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“Derek, Kathy’s already left. What’s the situation with Miss Wilson?” Madeline, dressed in a delicate white lace dress, approached Derek with elegance. She glanced at his phone and noticed the unreturned messages from Norah. Madeline was baffled.

was known for her relentless messaging. “What made her go silent

playing games,” Derek said, unable to mask his irritation. “She even dragged your name into this, warning against crossing her path again. As if she has any

Wilson still harbor resentment toward me? Whenever I see Miss Wilson, she’s openly hostile and always has a terrible attitude toward me. It’s one thing to be used to her disdain, but now she’s trying to tarnish my image with

jealous and start arguments. But she’s no match for you, Madeline. I see you for who you are, and gossip can’t change my affection

back, adding, “Our relationship is built on trust. Let’s not let

be wise. My parents are asking about when our two families can meet. They’ll be upset if they learn you

me a little time.” Derek embraced

Derek’s messages read, “What’s going on? Can we get together to talk over the

you

Norah, you’ve outdone

Norah couldn’t help but feel a surge of satisfaction. At last, Derek was experiencing the sting of being ignored in a

“We can meet to discuss, but I don’t want to repeat what happened in the cafe

had said during the journey back home, she sent another message saying, “Watch Madeline closely. Don’t let

search for a video and forwarded the link. Sean had tipped Norah off that a video from the Oceanic Treat Cafe incident was

innocence against Norah’s calm demeanor, painted Norah as the villain. The comments

the number of sponsored commenters active in the comment section. However, the video’s rising popularity was undeniable, as evidenced by Sean’s attention to

simply because the mastermind remained unidentified. No, Norah was set on

arriving shortly after: “Pick the time and place.”

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