Chapter: 288

"Alright, this friend certainly understands you well." Susanna came out with a feigned sigh. She turned to Sean, purposefully addressing him in Norah's presence, "Sean, I heard you had a private meal with the daughter from the Morris family. Is that true? Why haven't you mentioned it to me before?"

"It was just a friend I ran into. We sat together for a while, not a meal together," Sean clarified, though his eyes drifted toward Norah. “Phillip knows about it. You can ask him."

Susanna persisted, "But why did I hear it was a one-on-one appointment?”

"Phillip was held up for a few minutes due to something," Sean hastily explained and redirected his attention to Susanna. “Where did you hear these rumors?"

"That's not for you to worry about." Susanna lifted her chin, gesturing subtly toward Norah, who was delicately sipping her soft drink. “I simply happened to find out. By the way, Sean, aren't you quite close with Norah? Why not extend an invitation to her for our gathering?"

Despite being aware of Norah's earlier refusal, Susanna persisted in trying to create opportunities for Sean to get along with Norah.

"I truly admire Norah. She even saved me once. She's like my guardian angel. Sean, you should really show your gratitude properly,"

Susanna added.

Listening to the siblings’ exchange, Norah felt the urge to interject.

Shouldn't it be Susanna repaying her kindness? Why was the focus shifting to Sean?

Sean chuckled in response. "I'd be delighted to, but Norah never gives me the chance."

Feigning innocence, Susanna asked, "Oh? What's the matter? Why is that?"

“Every time Norah spots me, she seems to make a swift exit. Perhaps in her eyes, I don't even qualify as a friend."

Norah fought back the urge to burst into laughter. Was Sean playfully taunting her with such remarks? She smiled warmly. “Sean, you must be jesting. It would be my pleasure to count you among my friends.”

In Glophia, the number of people vying for Sean's friendship seemed endless. Being acknowledged and esteemed by him was undeniably an honor for Norah.

Susanna fiddled with her fingers, saying, "Norah, since you and Sean are friends, why not visit more often? True friends should spend time together. I've noticed Joanna always hangs out with you, and that's why your bond with her is so strong. I'd like to build a similar bond with you."

Norah sensed Susanna's sincere fondness for her. The admiration from a lovely girl like Susanna was irresistible.

"Susanna makes a valid point. Friends should indeed spend time together. Whenever we find a moment, we can gather, grab a drink, share a meal, and nurture our friendship."

As Sean suggested grabbing a drink, Norah felt a pang of discomfort, remembering the embarrassing incident from that particular night. She cast her gaze downward, feeling awkward.

Susanna clapped her hands with sparkling eyes. "Sean is absolutely right! Norah, if he extends an invitation to dinner or anything else, you must accept. I'll likely be there too! Imagine us dining together.

It would be marvelous!"

Listening to Susanna's innocent enthusiasm, Sean couldn't help but smile.

Norah, ever straightforward, replied, "Certainly."

Despite feeling a bit awkward, neither Sean nor Susanna gave her much chance to dwell on it. They smoothly guided her into deciding.