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    “Thanks for your unsolicited advice! You don’t have the right to judge me!” Luna yelled, displeased with Norah’s words.


    Luna continued, “Anyway, I am back in Glophia. I just came by to say hello. There will be plenty of time for us to catch up.”


    She then took out an invitation from her bag and added, “Dad’s birthday banquet is in two days. I won’t be missing it. Remember, you’re part of the Wilson family. You can’t deny that. You ought to be grateful for the Wilson family’s kindness to you.”


    Norah snatched the invitation out of Luna’s hand. “Whether or not I attend is none of your business. Stay out of my private life.”


    Norah then nced at Luna’s obedient daughter and added, “I’ve said all I have to say. Whether or not you pay attention to your daughter’s condition is up to you. She is your daughter, after all.”


    Norah turned and left the hospital without a backward nce, leaving Luna frowning and Luna’s little girl looking bewildered.


    “Mom, is Auntie…?” the little girl asked, pointing at Norah’s departing figure.


    “Let’s go, Sha,” Luna said to her chubby-faced daughter, unfazed by Norah’s words. To her, Norah was just jealous of her doing well and trying to make her worry.


    She vowed not to let Norah deceive her with those words, believing her daughter waspletely healthy. She looked forward to the drama that would unfold at their father’s birthday banquet.


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    Back home, Norah tossed the invitation on the table and headed into the kitchen to cook. The words said yesterday seemed to be effective, as she came back without Susanna’s presence and Sean’s cooking. Smiling, she decided to treat herself to a good meal.


    Thinking about Susanna’sint about not having tasted her cooking, Norah invited Susanna over for dinner. Susanna happily agreed toe.


    Norah was cooking when there was a knock on the door. Upon opening it, she was met with Susanna, Sean, and Phillip. Phillip had just turned around and was about to take his leave after dropping Susanna and Sean off.


    Norah didn’t bother trying to turn them away since they were already there. “Susanna, Sean, pleasee in and have a seat. Phillip, join us for a meal.”


    Phillip turned to Sean, silently asking thetter’s advice. After getting a nod from Sean, he followed them into Norah’s vi.


    Norah walked in, exining, “Susanna told mest time that she hadn’t tasted my cooking before. Today, I decided to remedy that and invite you all for dinner.”


    Susanna approached Norah and cheerfully shared her day. “I tagged along with Sean and visited one of hispanies. We attended a business event. We were on our way back when you called.”


    With a faint smile on his lips, Sean exined, “Susanna insisted on meing to your ce with her.”


    “If it bothers you, Phillip and I can leave.”


    Norah waved her hand dismissively, responding, “You’re all my guests. You can stay and wait for the food to be ready.” She then returned to the kitchen.


    Susanna watched as Norah busied herself, remarking, “The breakfast Norah made for me this morning was quite delicious. I’m curious to know how the other dishes will taste. Sean, you said it would taste amazing, right?”


    “Yes, Norah is a great cook,” Sean replied. He then stood up, announcing, “I’m going to join her. I have something to talk to her about.”


    Sean strode over to the kitchen. Norah was slicing potatoes, her hands moving swiftly to create thin slices. “What’s wrong?” Norah asked as she transferred the potatoes to a te and began handling the beef. The knife seemed weightless in her hands as she worked quickly and deftly.


    “You can add sometro if you want. You don’t have to go out of your way to amodate me,” Sean said.


    “It’s no trouble, really. Leave it all to me. Go wait for the meal to be fully prepared,” Norah replied tly.


    Norah wore a brown, teddy-patterned apron, which contrasted with her cold demeanor. The warmth from the stove filled the kitchen, but her expression remained icy.


    “Alright,” Sean said, chuckling. He didn’t seem bothered by Norah’s demeanor and turned to return to the living room.


    Norah upied the spacious vi alone. There was an undertone of loneliness hidden in that fact.


    Susanna noticed the invitation on the table. She leaned over, attempting to open it.


    However, Phillip stopped her. “You shouldn’t do that.” He turned toward the kitchen and said, “Norah, can I read the invitation on your table?”


    “Sure,” Norah replied.


    Susanna shot Phillip a triumphant look before picking up the invitation to read its contents.


    “It’s an invitation for Norah to attend her father’s birthday banquet. Isn’t the Wilson family Norah’s original family?” Susanna asked, confused.


    Not long after, the answer came to her, and she said, “Norah hasn’t returned to the Wilson family since her divorce.”


    “The Wilson family only has one daughter, and that is Luna. Though the Wilson family ims Miss Wilson is the second daughter, that remains doubtful,” Phillip exined.


    “Huh? So, Norah isn’t from the Wilson family? Then why did she marry into the Carter family as their second daughter?” Susanna asked, puzzled.


    “This is Norah’s private life. If she doesn’t speak about it, don’t ask,” Sean said sternly.


    Susanna childishly stuck out her tongue at him and said, “Fine. I was just curious. I won’t mention it anymore.”


    Susanna had read most of Norah’s background information from Phillip’s report. However, certain details were still unknown to her.


    “I do, however, sense ulterior motives behind this invitation. Norah rarely contacted the Wilson family, even after her divorce.”


    Yet, the Wilson family still extended an invitation. “This is fishy, don’t you think?” Susanna rubbed her chin, sharing her concerns.


    Patting her thigh, she announced, “Phillip, get me an invitation to that birthday banquet.”


    Phillip turned to Sean, his gaze questioning. Susanna rarely attended events as a member of the Scott family, so not many people in Glophia recognized her.


    Sean nodded at Phillip and said, “Susanna is grown up now. She can make her own decisions. Do as she says.”


    “Alright,” Phillip replied.


    “I’ll serve as moral support for Norah. If anything goes wrong, I can help handle it,” Susanna dered.


    Beside Susanna, Sean’s gaze narrowed, but he remained silent.


    Susanna’s presence could indeed y a big part in resolving any issues that mighte up at the banquet. Besides, if anyone daredy a hand on Norah, Sean vowed not to show mercy.


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