Chapter 978:

Susanna watched the unfolding drama, her hands clasped beneath her chin.

She had once thought her brother harbored feelings for this cunning woman. Now, it was clear the affection was one-sided.

Yet, this woman remained a romantic obligation Sean had incurred. With Norah back in the picture, there seemed little reason to keep Marlene around.

“Sean, why do you need her when you have me? How am I any less?” Susanna pondered briefly before a mischievous thought struck her. She clung to Sean’s arm, her voice playful yet plaintive. “Why would you choose her over me?”

As Marlene watched the young woman glide over to Sean and engage him with an ease that seemed almost intimate, a surge of jealousy washed over her. That closeness was something she had only ever aspired to.

“Who are you?”

her hand covering her

nodded resignedly and cast a

enough talk. Let’s get

to Marlene. She hardly knew anyone in his

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place in his life. But where did that leave

just a plaything to

was something Marlene couldn’t bear. She bowed her head, her shoulders shook, and she let out a soft sob. “Should I… should I just

position of utter vulnerability, not challenging the young woman,

Susanna’s hand gently.

her eyes, observing the scene unfold from the corner of

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