Chapter: 1396

After a subdued welcoming ceremony, Marlene Harrison became Marlene Wilson. She had joined the Wilson family, and some young men were eager to please her.

Luna brought Shayla to reminisce about old times with Norah. For Shayla's sake, Norah agreed to meet in a cafe.

“What do you want?" Norah asked coldly as soon as they met.

Undeterred, Shayla rushed to Norah with a smile and hugged her thighs happily. “Norah, I've missed you so much."

The little girl was dressed in adorable clothes. Her hair was styled into two pigtails and her cheeks were still carrying baby fat, making her look irresistibly cute.

The last time Norah had seen her, she was performing surgery on her.

The little girl had been lying on a hospital bed, her life hanging in the balance. Then, Norah had saved her.

“Mom told me I should thank you for saving my life," Shayla said.

Luna smiled sheepishly and said, "I wanted to thank you at the banquet last time, but I didn't bring Shayla with me. I thought you might not want to talk to me, so I stayed away. I brought her here this time to thank you personally for the surgery. I really appreciate it."

Luna was tactful. She expressed her gratitude and refrained from saying more, which put Norah at ease.

Norah gently lifted Shayla by her armpits and placed her on the stool next to her.

She declared, "I'm a doctor. It's my duty to save lives and heal the wounded. Shayla was in good hands at Silver Boulder Private Hospital."

All the doctors and nurses at Silver Boulder Private Hospital were top-notch.

As Norah stroked Shayla's hair, her heart warmed. She ordered some cakes for Shayla to enjoy.

Shayla appeared healthy, which proved how well Luna treated her. But a year ago, Luna had deliberately hurt Shayla to garner her husband's sympathy.

Shayla, unloved by her parents, had grown obedient and sensible out of necessity.

Seeing that Luna had improved significantly, Norah found herself feeling more patient with her.

"Thanking me once is enough," Norah said gently. "Be good to your daughter in the future. She's obedient and sensible. No matter what happens with your marriage, please treat her well."

Now a big girl, Shayla understood Norah's words and gave her a sweet smile.

Norah couldn't resist ruffling Shayla's hair once more, enchanted by her infectious grin.

Shayla, biting her finger, thought to herself, "My mom says that if someone rubs my head, it might stunt my growth. But if it's Norah, I don't mind at all! I absolutely adore it; she's so gentle and kind."

Norah's gentle demeanor with Shayla softened Luna's feelings toward her somewhat. She had mixed emotions about Norah, feeling a desire to bond but also envious of Norah's successes.

She acknowledged she couldn't rival Norah's accomplishments, yet Norah's heartfelt care for Shayla revealed her deep affection for the child.

"I understand, and I promise I'll always be good to Shayla," Luna told Norah.