?Chapter 397:


    “But when I heard my parents discussing wedding arrangements with the Carter family, I realized that what’s done is done.”


    Joanna bowed her head, tears streaming down her face.


    “Norah, I just feel bad for Derek.”


    Even though she often made light of Bryson in front of Norah, deep down, she believed her brother was the best. She had been disappointed to learn that he and Kathy had slept together. Now, knowing Kathy was going to marry him, she felt even sadder.


    She couldn’t bear the thought of someone she hated bing part of her family.


    Norah set aside her pen and took her mobile phone into the bathroom.


    Seizing the moment, Jolie took a photo of Norah’s back, convinced she had caught her ying on her phone again.


    “Joanna, I know you’re upset. Kathy is right, though. The child is innocent. Once the baby is born, you can find ways to push Kathy out of your family. As long as there’s no love between them, the marriage will only be nominal.”


    She attempted to talk sense into Joanna, connecting Bryson’s situation with her and Derek’s. What was the big deal if they got married? There was no love.


    “Joanna, Bryson is an adult. He has his own life, and so do you. You shouldn’t meddle too much in his affairs.”


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    She understood how deeply Joanna cared about her brother.


    “Joanna, don’t cry.”


    Norah’s voice grew tender as sheforted Joanna softly. “Do you want to go out for some fresh air? Susanna is out with Alice. You could join them.”


    Joanna lifted her head, fighting back tears.


    “No, thanks. Norah, I’d rather be alone.”


    She ended the call and nced at the joyful scene below. Biting her lip, she concluded her opinion didn’t matter now that her mother had given in.


    Norah was right. Each family member had their own life to lead, including her.


    At Nexa Tech…


    In the office on the top floor, Sean was immersed in reading documents.


    “Mr. Scott, Miss Morris has been here for a while now. She’s been very professional and effective. Would you consider assigning her more important tasks?”


    Phillip reviewed the documents that Amabel hadpleted; they were wless. It was no surprise that Amabel, who had returned from abroad with her talent, felt a bit underused as a secretary.


    Susanna was correct, but Sean wasn’t the one to decide whether Amabel could leave.


    “Well, it’s your call.”


    Sean didn’t pay attention to Amabel; his focus was solely on the work.


    “Is there anything new in the technical department?”


    “No.”


    “Okay.”


    “By the way, Mr. Scott, do you remember that viral video about Bryson and Kathy? I just heard that the Carter family confronted the Andrews family.”


    Sean looked up from his documents and asked, “Phillip, since when did you start following gossip?” He had assumed the discussion was work-rted. With an embarrassed smile, Phillip exined, “Susanna told me about it.”


    The call he had just taken was from Susanna, who had updated him about the Andrews family.


    “I heard the two families are discussing wedding arrangements, and we should hear the oue soon.”


    Phillip set the documents on the desk and added, “Joanna Andrews and Miss Wilson are close friends, so I thought it was relevant.”


    Sean had seen the video before but didn’t know Bryson well, so he hadn’t brought it up with Norah.


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