Chapter: 1384

"Nothing," she replied. “Are you jealous?"

His response came soft and slightly wounded. “I'm not jealous, just curious."

"Really?" Norah Laughed.

It was clear to her; he was not merely curious but jealous, masking his insecurity with a pretext.

"Nothing significant. He went to smoke, and I bumped into him on my way out."

She wriggled free from his grasp, turned, and embraced him tightly.

"My love isn't fickle. I wouldn't simply fall for someone else."

Seizing the moment, Sean confessed, "Me neither. You're the only one I love."

Their shared smiles filled the room with romance.

That night was passionate for them.

The next morning, Norah rose early to prepare for the Wilson family banquet.

As Sean's date, she wanted to look her best.

She laid out several dresses, then asked the still-drowsy Sean, "Which one looks better?"

Barely awake, Sean pointed at one randomly. Norah began to dress in front of him.

The sight quickly dispelled any remnants of sleep from his eyes as he watched her, admiration burning in his gaze.

In the end, Norah selected a white dress-subtle, yet luxurious and elegant.

After refreshing himself, Sean had Frank bring over his tailored suit.

Dressed, he looked strikingly handsome.

Norah, admiring him, kissed his cheek and asked, “Sean, you look wonderful. Let's go."

That morning, Susanna set out with Phillip on a date, unconcerned about missing the Wilson family's banquet.

Before Norah and Sean departed, Calvin cautioned Norah, "Don't confront Iker and the others directly at the banquet. I fear they might retaliate."

Calvin had witnessed Iker and his family's merciless nature firsthand.

Their audacity in abandoning Norah, even staging a car accident to eliminate him-all to monopolize the family assets-proved their disregard for kinship.

He harbored deep concerns for his daughter's safety.