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    After drying her hands, Norah turned to face Kason. He had always been kind to her, yet her feelings extended no further than gratitude. Kason had always been attentive, especially during her hospital stay. But she had made her feelings clear. She didn’t want to have that conversation again.


    “Kason, let’s go.”


    To her, he was nothing more than a friend.


    “Okay.”


    He trailed behind her into the living room.


    Sean’s expression darkened as they re-entered the room together. He remained silent.


    After the meal, while the servants cleared the table, the guests gathered in the living room. iming anothermitment, Kason excused himself first. Kaiden mentioned that he and Spencer were heading to a bar, so he left as well.


    Norah then prepared tea for everyone, sparking a casual conversation among them.


    Calvin and Bernice, being less known to the group, naturally attracted attention. Susanna watched them covertly; they seemed familiar. Her suspicion was correct—she had met Norah’s parents when she was very young but had since forgotten them.


    Calvin and Bernice engaged well with everyone, leaving a positive impression on all the guests. They chatted until about ten o’clock in the evening. Sean arranged for the driver to take Gil and Trudy home safely. Under the influence of alcohol, Susanna became yful and insisted on staying the night.


    Joanna, who had nned to leave, decided to stay as well upon seeing this. Bryson, however, went home alone. Phillip and Susanna shared a room. Joanna, yawning deeply, bid everyone good night before heading upstairs to browse on her phone.


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    Norah apanied Sean upstairs. As they entered the room, she was greeted by his warm embrace.


    Sean’s voice was muffled against her shoulder. “Honey, what were you and Kason talking about outside the bathroom?”


    “Nothing,” she replied. “Are you jealous?”


    His response came soft and slightly wounded. “I’m not jealous, just curious.”


    “Really?” Norahughed. It was clear to her that he was not merely curious but jealous, masking his insecurity with a pretext.


    “Nothing significant. He went to smoke, and I bumped into him on my way out.”


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