Chapter: 397

Luxury wasn't what she was after. It was the connection between them that mattered most.

Then, Norah added, “Just so you know, we're on a three-month trial.

If we find we're not a good match after that, we can part as friends."

Sean, taken aback, protested, "You didn't mention a trial period back in the park!" He had assumed their mutual affection was enough to solidify their bond, puzzled by the sudden introduction of a trial.

Reaching for her hand in concern, he asked, "Have I done something wrong?"

Norah's response was gentle, her calm gaze meeting his. "No, this trial is for both of us. It's a chance to really see if we're right for each other." She believed in Sean's qualities but also knew that compatibility went beyond mere excellence. True partnership needed to be tested with time.

Sean paused, considering the situation. A three-month trial, he reasoned, should be nothing if he truly envisioned a future with Norah. "Alright," he agreed, his resolve firming. As he gazed at Norah's face, a silent promise formed in his heart. He vowed to cherish her always.

"Are you done eating? Darling, do you have plans, or will you join me at the hospital?" Norah asked.

Sean thought over the schedule Phillip had reported to him. Finally, he said, "Honey, I have to work this afternoon. Can you go to the hospital alone? I'll pick you up when I'm done."

"sure," Norah said, standing up.

She added, "Before I was with you, I handled all these things myself, so don't treat me like I'm made of glass. I can pull my own weight.”

Norah felt Sean seemingly had forgotten her ability to handle her life well. She was perfectly fine with her visit to the hospital alone. Did Sean suppose she was incapable of taking care of herself?

Was that why he asked her to become his girlfriend? An incapable girlfriend that would boost his ego?

The more Norah thought about it, the more her displeasure grew. “Are you planning to trap me by your side?" she asked.

Sean was surprised that his words, which he had said as a way to show how much he cared, had been badly misconstrued. “No. That's not my intention."

Growing up in the Scott family, Sean was taught to believe in people's abilities. This was why he had shown his support when Norah expressed her desire to make progress in her career. Wasn't a big part of loving someone about helping them become a better version of themselves?

Norah snorted. "You better not. I'm leaving now. Call me when you come to pick me up.”

With that, she picked up her bag and left gracefully.

Phillip watched Norah leave coldly. He then approached Sean and said, “We need to go to Sacredice this afternoon, Mr. Scott. Shall we go now?"

Phillip was baffled. Sean and Norah seemed quite close just a moment ago. What then had Sean said to make Norah angry?

"Give me ten minutes," Sean said with an exasperated sigh.

"Phillip, have you ever been in love?" Sean asked suddenly.

Shocked by Sean's sudden question, Phillip bitterly admitted he had been single for quite some years, replying, “No.”

Having worked for Sean for years, with the heavy workload, how could Phillip manage to make time for a romantic life?