Chapter: 425

He caressed her back tenderly and added, "Do you really think so little of me? Facing those men alone must have been terrifying for you."

As he absorbed the details of Norah's afternoon ordeal, Sean wasn't just contemplating her drastic change. He was also concerned about the fear she might have felt in such a harrowing situation.

Resting against his shoulder, Norah looked up at him. "Sean, do you see me as heartless?"

Previously, she had acted like she had a fear of violence around him.

But now that she had opened up to him, she felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. Though she felt at ease, the weight of the situation now rested on Sean.

Sean surveyed the contents laid out before him. Familiar with such sights, his reaction was composed. "As long as you're unharmed and well, whatever path you choose, you'll have my backing. I'm with you all the way."

Sean enveloped Norah in a firm embrace, as if trying to meld her into himself.

"Please, let me know if you ever face danger again. I can't bear the thought of you being in such peril," Sean said earnestly.

He saw Norah as someone delicate, someone he was sworn to protect.

Despite her capabilities, he assumed the threat of danger surely frightened her.

Then, he comforted Norah with a gentle pat on the back, "I'm here for you, as your partner. You've opened up to me, which means you trust me. Let's build on that trust a little more."

Touched by his concern, Norah felt a wave of emotion, her eyes moistening. Such compassion was new to her. His first reaction was not to reprimand but to express concern for her well-being. This was a warmth she knew couldn't come from mere friendship.

"I feel sorry for Alice. I'll make it right." Sean soothed Norah with a tender caress on her head.

"Okay." Norah then shifted to move closer to him, hiding her face in his embrace. "Sean, do you still have feelings for me?"

She wondered if he could continue to embrace someone whose true nature was so different from what he initially perceived.

"Norah, my feelings for you are unwavering. I will always love you,"

Sean declared.

Perhaps it was their initial encounter on the racing track or his discovery of her true identity as the Supernatural Doctor that made her shine in his eyes. Later on, her kindness toward his grandfather and Susanna only deepened his affection.

Their commitment to each other solidified, ready to face any challenge together, prioritizing solutions above all.

"Everyone carries complexity within them. I understand your concerns,"

Sean said, his gaze intensifying. “Our relationship hasn't been long.

We've only shown each other our best sides. Everyone harbors secrets.

It's inevitable. And that's perfectly fine."

To Sean, those Norah had claimed the lives were merely societal rejects, incapable of impacting his and Norah's bond.