Chapter: 289

In Norah's mind, she repeated silently, "Just friends. Just friends."

The words she uttered a couple of days ago now seemed futile.

Norah chuckled self-mockingly. These past days had made it clear that evading some people was nearly impossible. Perhaps it was best to simply go with the flow.

Then, as Norah glanced slightly at Sean, she pondered that perhaps starting to understand each other as friends could be a beneficial approach if they were to consider a future relationship.

Sensing Norah's gaze, Sean furrowed his brows slightly, remaining silent as he kept his eyes fixed on her face, attempting to decipher something.

Norah finished her soft drink before standing up. "Thank you, Susanna, for inviting me for a drink. I should head home for dinner now."

Susanna rose from her seat, Linking her arm with Norah's. “Oh, Norah, now that you're here, why not join us for dinner before leaving?

Going back now means cooking alone, dining alone, washing dishes alone. Why not have dinner at Sean's place and then head home afterward? It would be delightful. In that case, you can have more time to rest. You can lazily freshen up and then head to bed!"

Susanna outlined Norah's post-return plans with enthusiasm, counting on her fingers. Then, without hesitation, she turned to Sean and declared, "Sean! Norah would like to stay for dinner."

Sean, with a hint of helplessness, rose from his seat, his voice calm, “Understood. I'll start cooking right away."

Susanna firmly seated Norah on the sofa and switched on the large high-definition TV, selecting a channel at random. “Just relax and wait for dinner here! Enjoy some TV. I'll go see if my brother needs any assistance!"

The kitchen was semi-open and was separated by sliding doors. Susanna strode over and closed them behind her.

"Sean! Why didn't you inform me you were home? Anyway, what about this surprise? I waited at Silver Boulder Private Hospital for over half an hour just to catch Norah after she finished work!" Susanna exclaimed, feeling rather pleased with herself, believing she played a pivotal role in her brother's romantic endeavors.

“Hurry up and get cooking! They say the way to a woman's heart is through her stomach! I'll go chat with Norah. You best cook swiftly!"

Her imperious demeanor seemed to regard Sean as a servant.

Sean stayed unruffled, finding Susanna lively and adorable. “Sure, go ahead." He proceeded to prepare the ingredients on the stove, his tone somewhat tender.

Susanna looked on with satisfaction, deeming her brother the finest, ready to cook for the woman he admired.

Suddenly, a memory resurfaced. The last time Norah had a fever and sought refuge at Sean's place, Sean had already showcased his culinary skills in an attempt to impress Norah. He had feelings for Norah from the start! Susanna then realized Sean was quite cunning.

“Norah, what qualities do you admire in a man?" Seizing the opportunity while Sean was busy in the kitchen, Susanna hoped to glean insights from Norah.

Norah could sense Susanna's thoughts and chuckled softly.

"Liking someone is a feeling. Honestly, I don't have specific words to describe him in my mind. Perhaps I'll only understand who I like once I meet that person," Norah replied earnestly.

Susanna found Norah's words somewhat abstract. "No description at all?"

Susanna thought that if there were specific criteria, she could at least guide Sean in that direction.

"No," Norah replied firmly. "I don't want to Limit the person I Like with my imagination. He should be his own individual."