Chapter: 1381

Norah greeted Trudy with a smile and took the gift from her hand.

“You have been a great help to me in Silverdale. It's just a simple dinner. Trudy, Gil, come in and have a seat."

She was always perfect when it came to hosting guests.

Gilda had requested a large rectangular table that could seat fourteen people.

Before dinner, Norah helped her parents downstairs.

Seeing the puzzled looks from the others, she smiled and said, "These are my parents."

Calvin's expressionless face softened into a smile. He knew that everyone here was kind to Norah, so he was courteous in return.

“Hello, I'm Calvin, Norah's father. I want to thank you all for taking care of my daughter over the years. Due to certain reasons, neither her mother nor I can be there to support her."

Bernice's eyes showed regret. "I'm Bernice. Norah has told us that with your help, she has firmly established herself in Glophia. We are very grateful."

The couple bowed deeply to everyone.

Gil and Trudy did not show any special reaction. As the oldest people in the room, they felt they deserved such respect.

The younger guests stood up from their chairs.

Joanna said, "Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, please don't say that. Norah takes care of all of us."

“Yes, Norah is very kind to us," Susanna said.

“She is the one who looks after us," Kaiden said.

They felt they did not deserve such a grand gesture of respect from Norah's parents.

Norah was touched. Her parents truly loved her, and it meant a lot to her that they said these words in front of everyone.

Gil and Trudy exchanged puzzled yet pleased glances upon learning that Norah, who was known to be an orphan, now had parents.

This meant there were two more people to give Norah the love she deserved.

As the group assembled around the table, Norah, seated at the head, stood and raised her glass.

"I had an accident and recovered in Silverdale under your care. Thank you all for your support," she began. "I invited you here to express my gratitude."

After taking a generous sip of her drink, she continued, “When I first came to Glophia, I knew no one. I feel fortunate to have met each of you and am honored by your friendship. Today is simply about saying a massive thank you."

She quickly finished her drink and added, “Let's enjoy the food and drinks tonight."

Joanna was the first to stand. "Norah, even when others thought you were gone for good, I never lost hope. I always believed you would return. Caring for you in Silverdale was my pleasure; I just wanted you to be healthy and safe."