Chapter: 1322

Sensing Sean's jealousy, she became determined to stand her ground.

"You had left because something happened to Susanna; you should've told me directly. Yet, you didn't phone me or text me about it. Leaving a message at the front desk made it seem like you were avoiding me."

Sean's expression changed instantly. He hadn't expected Norah to see through his intentions.

"Let's put the situation with Susanna aside for now. I was angry and blocked you, but I unblocked you afterward. During that time, you saw Joanna at the hospital often, but you never said anything."

Hearing this, Sean lowered his gaze. Back then, he kind of wanted a confrontation, maybe even an apology from her, which was why he stayed silent.

"You have no idea how many times I was attacked in Silverdale after you left. I was ill and alone in the hospital, wishing you'd come. But where were you?" Norah asked.

However, Sean remained quiet. He knew Norah was unwell at that time, but seeing her with the Boyd family at a car race made him envious, and he hesitated to reach out again.

Norah recounted these events as calmly as she could, not wanting to revisit the attacks in detail.

"Another time I called, it was Amabel who answered. Surely, you knew how much that would hurt me. I couldn't even believe that you'd go so low."

“What did she say?" Sean asked, his voice tense.

He was completely oblivious to this incident.

"Aren't you close to her? Just ask her directly," Norah replied.

At that moment, Sean realized how much they had misunderstood each other. He had always thought Norah was simply being difficult.

"Sweetheart, let me explain. Please don't be angry," he pleaded.

Their confusion had only grown because they hadn't cleared things up earlier. Had they communicated sooner, this prolonged conflict wouldn't have persisted.

Taking a deep breath, Norah decided to give Sean an opportunity to explain, her eyes steady and expectant.

"Okay, go ahead. I'm listening."

Clearing his throat, Sean began by acknowledging his mistakes.

"I accept responsibility for most of this, but I must say, I was unhappy about Amabel. She worked for me for just a few days before I asked her to leave, and now she's not even working there anymore. I didn't know she was the one who answered my call."

Sean looked at her anxiously before continuing, “I promise I'm being truthful."

Norah's expression softened slightly, realizing that the fault didn't lie entirely with Sean.

However, she still said, "And regarding Lola... I'm aware of everything that happened in the elevator."

Sean was surprised she knew, but he quickly clarified, "The elevator got stuck, and when she tried to get close, I pushed her away."

Norah's face relaxed when she heard this, showing she believed him.