Chapter: 293

Unbeknownst to Norah, the days ahead held unforeseen challenges.

The day following her work, as she had anticipated, Norah encountered Susanna lost in thought, seated on a chair.

Upon seeing Norah, Susanna leapt up and approached her eagerly.

"Norah, I've come to pick you up," she announced.

Norah, harboring no ill feelings toward Susanna, greeted her with a smile, “Thank you, Susanna."

"I've been staying in Sean's place lately, so I can accompany you home," Susanna explained as they walked together. “Norah, now that you're off work, are you planning to visit Joanna?"

“Yes, I have a couple of friends I've promised to see," Norah replied.

Susanna, pausing to reflect, realized Norah was referring to Joanna and Kason. Recalling Norah's previous assertion of appreciation for Kason, Susanna hesitated, wishing to avoid any encounter that might pit Sean against his romantic rival.

"Will you be staying long? Sean has prepared dinner and is eager for us to return soon," Susanna implored, gently tugging at Norah's arm, urging her to hasten. “Let's head back early."

“I visited Sean's place yesterday, so I won't go today," Norah declined.

Susanna's insistence gave Norah the impression that her visit was merely for the meal prepared by Sean. She couldn't view Sean as merely someone obliged to cook and wait for her. Their relationship was not of that nature. However, to Susanna, Sean was family, and their bond was distinct.

“What? But I just spoke to my brother, and I told him you were coming, so he's prepared a feast tonight. It would be such a waste if we don't finish it," Susanna expressed, her pace slowing, her mood visibly dampened.

"You'll miss out on the dishes my brother made. He cooked so many dishes. They're really delicious," Susanna added.

Norah found it increasingly difficult to resist Susanna's persuasion, especially with the thought of Sean going to such lengths to prepare a meal. The idea of wasting food felt wrong.

“Alright, I'll swing by after I visit my friend, okay?" Norah conceded.

"Okay!" Susanna beamed, her spirits lifted.

Upon Norah's arrival at Kason's ward, she found Kason had just settled down for a rest.

“Norah, Kason just fell asleep. Let's not disturb him," Kaiden explained at the ward's entrance while Susanna's demeanor betrayed a sense of satisfaction.

Perfect! In Susanna's eyes, Kason and Norah missing this opportunity to meet meant Norah were one step closer to becoming her sister-in- law.

Kaiden couldn't help but notice Susanna's pleased expression. He scrutinized her, noting her pink coat and the cheerful sparkle in her eyes, betraying her delight at Norah's missed connection with Kason.

Although unfamiliar with Susanna, Kaiden sensed her affluent aura, deduced from her expensive attire.

"It's okay. Let Kason rest well. I'll come by tomorrow." Norah was unwilling to linger unnecessarily since she needed to visit Joanna.

"Okay, Norah. And who might this be?" Kaiden inquired, curiosity piqued.

Spencer, quick to intervene, lightly tugged at Kaiden's arm, advising with a grin, "Don't mind him. Norah, if you've got other commitments, feel free to head out."