Chapter: 1346

"Gilda, please tell Chayce to avoid mentioning the Frazier family to my mother for now," Norah instructed.

Gilda, puzzled, asked, "Why?"

"We haven't resolved the issues with Iker, and we cannot risk him discovering that my parents are alive, as he might send hitmen after them." Norah contemplated briefly before continuing, "Once we've settled matters with Iker, I plan to take Mom to Surella to visit Grandpa and the others."

Gilda nodded in understanding, acknowledging the importance of Bernice's recovery.

"Okay, I'll follow your instructions," she concurred.

Having witnessed Norah's capabilities, Gilda had grown to fully trust her judgment.

Norah always seemed to have well-thought-out reasons for her actions.

“Elsa continues to create problems. She's not backing down. Miss Wilson, you'd better stay alert," Gilda cautioned, ensuring Norah would maintain vigilance after her hospital discharge.

“Iker and his family just can't leave me alone, can they?" Norah expressed her frustration quietly. The continuous threats from them had pushed her to the brink of retaliation.

She admitted her desire to decisively end their threats, feeling minimal familial ties that could have held sentimental sway.

A hint of annoyance flickered across her face as she inquired, “Is Sean's bodyguard still here?"

“Yes, and together with our team, that totals ten bodyguards now. Plus, Mr. Hayes and Mr. Boyd have sent a couple more to ensure your safety," Gilda informed her.

Norah smiled, somewhat reassured by the concern everyone showed, though she felt a bit awkward about the overt protection.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Sean called out, "Norah, Mr. Newman and his family are here to see you. May they come in?"

Hastily, Norah and Gilda wiped their tears and regained their composure.

“Gilda, you can leave now. Keep me posted on any developments," Norah said, then called out to the visitors, “Come in."

“Alright.” Gilda gave a quiet nod and left the room.

As Sean and others entered, he paused momentarily, noticing Norah's reddened eyes.

Concerned, he asked, “Norah, are you alright? Should we reschedule Mr. Newman's visit?"

"It's fine," Norah reassured him.

She retrieved a glass from the nightstand, sipped some water, and greeted them warmly, “Hello, everyone.”

Myra, appearing healthy and composed, was the first to speak. "Oh, Dr. Wilson, that car accident must have been quite the ordeal for you.”

Her sympathetic gaze conveyed a deep understanding of Norah's hardships. Back then, when Norah returned to Glophia, she felt quite sad.

Norah's disappearance was only known by a few in Silverdale, with Jarrod among those informed. He chose to keep the true circumstances from his parents, simply stating that Norah had returned to Glophia.