Chapter: 269

"Yeah," Sean replied softly. “Phillip brought it back not too long ago, and we have plenty."

Norah offered a kind compliment, “Phillip really pays attention to the details, even when he's picking out soft drinks.”

She finished her last sip and got to her feet. “I'll get going now.

I have work tomorrow. Have a good day."

Norah planned to walk back home, treating it as a chance to stretch her legs with a quick jog.

Sean rose as well. "Please wait for me at the door."

He then made his way to the kitchen.

Confused, Norah headed to the entrance of the villa. The night had settled in, with stars twinkling playfully in the sky.

She glanced back to see Sean in a shirt and black trousers stepping out of the house, a woven bamboo basket in his hand.

"I'll drive you back." He walked past her with Little else said.

Norah quietly followed Sean.

As they got into Sean's car, he passed her the basket. "This is for you."

Inside the basket was a variety of soft drinks. When Norah leaned in closer, the delightful package filled her eyes.

“Didn't you mention you liked that soft drink? I packed some for you,"

Sean said as he backed up the car, noticing what Norah was doing.

“There's no harm in accepting a little present from a friend, right?"

Norah hugged the basket to her chest and replied, “Absolutely.”

Norah started thinking about what she could give him in return. She believed it was important to keep things even between them without owing anything to each other.

The more she thought about it, the more memories came flooding back.

Sean had searched for her in the abandoned factory and escorted her home personally. After she got hurt, he made arrangements for her to stay in his place, looking after her with great care every day. He even took her to an auction and presented her with a diamond brooch and a pink crystal...

Without realizing it, their bond had grown stronger, but she was still trying to figure out how to keep her distance from him.

Considering his social standing, background, and who he was, it all pointed to them being mismatched. She looked down, her hands gently clenched. She wondered about Sean's true feelings for her.

Norah was indeed touched by Sean's gestures, but it wasn't enough to commit to a relationship with him. She felt she needed genuine and undivided affection, like the way Derek felt for Madeline, even ready to turn his back on his own family. Of course, this was a bad example. If a man couldn't be kind to his family, how could he be kind to his partner?

Getting out of the car, Norah politely said goodbye, “Thanks for the ride."