Chapter: 35

Norah, maintaining her calm, reached for the bank card. "Given your generosity, Mr. Scott, I'm inclined to accept. I'll get in touch to arrange the details."

Sean nodded slightly and said, "I'm counting on you, Supernatural Doctor."

Norah peeked at him and had to admit, Sean was quite good-looking.

His features were appealing, from his brows and eyes to his sculpted jawline, all complemented by his reserved demeanor. His gaze exuded a bone-chilling chill, yet it was captivating.

By the time Joanna and Norah left Solo Mio Restaurant, it was already dark outside.

Joanna was eager to learn about Sean's conversation with Norah but was interrupted by a call, leading to an awkward goodbye.

Although Joanna offered to accompany Norah back to Dreamview Villas, Norah chose to go back alone.

Norah saw herself as a grown-up and didn't want Joanna to handle everything on her behalf.

At the entrance of the restaurant, Norah rummaged through her bag for her phone, ready to book a cab.

Before she could do so, a soft voice caught her attention. “Is nobody giving you a ride? Nocturne and the Solo Mio Restaurant owner aren't bothered about giving you a ride, leaving you stranded here. How rude! Well, I've got space in my car. Want a lift?"

Turning, Norah saw Madeline, cozily close to Derek, offering a smile.

Kathy, standing by, looked visibly annoyed.

Norah fought back the urge to let out a curse, puzzled by her frequent encounters with the trio. It felt like a stroke of bad luck.

She half-joked to herself about the possibility of them having placed a tracker on her, given their knack for showing up wherever she was.

Kathy couldn't hide her irritation and said, "Madeline, you're too kind. How can you offer Norah such niceties?"

Norah stepped away, eager to avoid their company. "No need for that. I'll catch a taxi."

"It's quite late, and being out here alone isn't safe." Madeline clung to Derek's arm, her voice dripping with sweetness, saying, "Derek, let's give her a lift. We're all friends here, after all."

The way Madeline spoke was overly affectionate, clearly aiming to unsettle Norah.

Derek's expression turned serious as he pulled Madeline close and said arrogantly, "Madeline's given the word. You can hop in the car.”

Kathy interjected with a firm "No!"

Kathy hadn't forgotten the slaps from Norah and Joanna earlier, and seeing Madeline and Derek extend kindness to Norah only fueled her anger.

"Maybe Norah's catching a taxi to meet other guys. Let's not mess with her arrangements." Kathy stomped her feet.

Norah frowned and coldly said, “Didn't you all hear me? When did I ever say I wanted to get into your car? Kathy, listen up. Keep up this nonsense, and I won't be nice to you."

Madeline's eyes welled up as she snuggled into Derek, feigning vulnerability, and said, "I... I didn't have any other intention. I was just concerned for your safety. Kathy didn't mean anything by it Norah, there's no need to hold a grudge over Kathy on my account..."