Chapter: 102

Yet, Norah politely declined, “I've made prior commitments, so I must go. Phillip, could you drive me back?"

Susanna turned to Sean, hoping he could persuade Norah to stay.

Susanna wanted Supernatural Doctor to be treated well since Supernatural Doctor had come here to treat her.

Norah was just making an excuse. She raised her eyes to meet Sean's.

The warmth in Sean's gaze turned icy suddenly when he learned Norah planned to leave this quickly.

Susanna shivered slightly due to the sudden cold aura emanating from Sean.

“Supernatural Doctor, if it's uncomfortable for you to have Lunch here, Sean can arrange lunch for you at Solo Mio Restaurant instead. Allow us to treat you to lunch," Susanna urged, hoping to convince Norah not to leave on an empty stomach.

Sean, with a tone of detachment, suggested, "Supernatural Doctor, please give it some thought."

Feeling trapped by their persistence, Norah realized she had little choice. It was just lunch, yet declining seemed impossible. "Okay then, I'll have lunch at Solo Mio Restaurant."

Susanna's emotions were mixed as she turned to Sean and said, “Sean, you heard Supernatural Doctor."

Once Norah had left with Philip, Susanna felt a deep loneliness. She found herself idly twirling her fingers on the couch. “Sean, does Supernatural Doctor not Like me? I talked to her several times today, but she seldom responded. And she didn't stay to dine with us. Am I that bothersome?"

Sean comforted Susanna by patting her head and said, “Perhaps she just didn't hear you. Who wouldn't like you?"

Susanna brightened a bit after Sean's reassurance. "Sean, there are some rumors about Norah I've come across that I think she should know about."

Sean's gaze hardened, saying, “What rumors?"

Inside the Carter Manor's study, Juliana lashed out with her crutch at Derek, who knelt before her. She accused furiously, "Do you think I'm oblivious? Why did you pressure Norah into a divorce and then vanish on her? Now, it's escalated to a court case. Are you trying to shame us?"

The crutch left red marks on Derek's skin as he silently endured.

Derek lifted his head, nibbling his lips in silence.

Juliana was aging. Eventually, unable to hold on any longer, she retreated two steps and settled onto a chair. "Derek, you're a grown -up. You need to own up to your actions. You and Madeline have been together for some days, and Norah has let go of her feelings for you. Why not just formalize the divorce? Did Madeline say something to make you act out?"

"No." With his hands balled into fists and anger etched across his face, Derek spoke his first word since entering the study. "I made the choice myself."

Juliana attempted to soothe her nerves with deep breaths. “Explain to me. Why would you do this?"

"Grandma, Norah's not the person we thought she was. After she moved out of my place, she took up residence in Dreamview Villas. She's living there all by herself. Not to mention, she's acquainted with Miss Andrews, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Scott. Since the divorce, she hasn't once returned to the Wilson family's residence. There's a lot about her that remains hidden from us."

Juliana's face was a portrait of disappointment. “You're doubting her? Derek, have you considered this? Everyone has their secrets. While she was your wife, you are indifferent to her. Now that you're to divorce, you persist in not Letting her be. She's under no obligation to share anything with you since you've signed the divorce papers. Now that you're strangers, it's not your place to know! Derek, even if you can't be together, you can still be friends. That's my only wish."

Images of Norah flickered in Derek's mind. He shook his head and said firmly, “Grandma, I can't stand betrayal. That Norah is in such a hurry to find someone else is something I cannot accept."

Juliana's finger quivered as she pointed at Derek. "You..."