Chapter: 1366

Moments before, as the door flew open, the woman rushed out, attempting to embrace Sean. Norah quickly pulled him aside to avoid her.

This woman was stunning and bore a faint resemblance to her, but she had a much more fragile demeanor. Her tear-filled eyes only made her seem more delicate.

And the dress the woman was wearing happened to be the same red dress that Sean had given her when they were at an auction. Its reappearance here couldn't have been a coincidence.

The woman looked young, naive, and seemed unsure of herself.

Frightened by Norah's sharp tone, she stepped back and began to nervously fidget with her fingers.

"Sean, who is she?"

Her voice was soft and filled with a sense of anxiety as she tried to hide behind Sean.

Norah crossed her arms and watched them with a steely gaze, waiting for Sean to explain why this woman was in the manor. Was this his idea of a surprise?

Sean noticed Frank trying to avoid his gaze and spoke to Norah in a gentler tone. “She's a student I support at Bexlyn University. I gave her some help when I was there for a lecture."

He was being truthful. Marlene might have a charming appearance, but he never had feelings for her.

Frank stepped back, realizing he couldn't prevent what was unfolding.

He had sent a message for Marlene to leave, so why was she still here?

Norah wore a faint smile. "Sean, are you hiding a lover in secret? Looks like I've caught you in the act."

She had suspected something like this. How could any normal man remain so devotedly single for so long?

It seemed Sean was nothing but a jerk!

A sharp ache gripped her heart, spreading through her entire body.

Sean had dismissed the rumors before. He always said that they were just business connections. Norah wasn't the type to make baseless accusations. She accepted that it was all professional and rarely dwelled on these things.

But now, standing before this woman, she felt her calm slipping away.

She had imagined countless situations involving them together.

Marlene hesitantly said, "It seems I shouldn't have come."

Her eyes began to well up with tears. “It's just been so long since I last saw you, Sean. I've missed you so much."

Norah's expression hardened as she growled, "Sean, why is she saying she misses you? You should take care of your private matters first. I am leaving."

She then turned to leave, but Sean quickly grabbed her wrist.

"Please, Norah, it's not what you're thinking. Nothing is happening between Marlene and me."