Chapter: 1531

Jolted back to reality, Chasen and Humphrey hurriedly got into their cars to follow, but Norah was already out of sight.

Alice burst into laughter, clapping her hands as tears streamed down her face. "Haha, Norah, you're such a tease. You totally did that on purpose, didn't you? Why else would you chat with them before zooming off? Now they know you're around but can't track you down. You're very naughty."

Norah gave a slight smile. "I was merely encouraging them to step up their game. What's wrong with that?"

Her innocent expression made it appear as though she truly meant no harm.

Alice paused, then her laughter grew even louder. Norah's words reminded her of the times when Norah would never confess to being mischievous.

"Troy said they made something delicious for us. Let's head home,"

Alice chuckled.

"Sounds good."

As they drove off, the setting sun cast a long shadow of the car onto the road, and the breeze was just right.

Sean had been back in Glophia for four weeks.

After completing his tasks, he contacted Phillip. "How's the assignment progressing?"

Relaxing in his office chair, he gazed out at the busy yet unremarkable city street.

“Almost everything is set. I haven't told Susanna. She's still in the dark," Phillip replied.

“Wait until Norah comes back, then brief Susanna and Joanna. We'll need their assistance."

"Understood. Oh, Sean, I've emailed you the details about the other Wilson family members."

"Alright," Sean said, ended the call, and opened his inbox.

In a cramped rental unit, the Wilsons were gathered.

Mindy pounded the table, seething. "Hadley, we've been out all day, and you didn't bother to cook. Do you want us to starve?"

Elsa, sitting on the couch, chimed in, “Hadley, you're lounging here with the fan on. Do you ever think about us? Watching you sit around drives me crazy-I can't even eat!"

Hearing this, Mindy grew even more incensed. With Iker and Hank in prison, she had assumed leadership, managing the family's finances.

“Hadley, given the current situation, you can't afford to throw fits. The family's well-being affects you also," Larry added.

Hadley, the target of their frustration, glanced at Larry, remembering how she used to care for him. Thankfully, she hadn't let herself fall for him or be misled.

Cradling her child, she faced them. "Why should I be responsible? I work to earn money, then come home and handle chores. Now you want me to cook too? Am I your maid? Are you paying me?"

Mindy pointed an accusing finger at her and spat, "As a daughter-in-law of the Wilson family, this is your responsibility! Where on earth would we get money if you didn't work?"