Chapter: 485

Shifting his mood, Kaiden ventured, "Uncle Kason, do you have a moment?"

Kason, eyes still on his papers, responded curtly, “What is it?"

He suspected Kaiden was seeking another favor, possibly entangled in new mischief.

"Uncle, any word on Norah?"

Lifting his gaze, Kason's voice carried a mix of impatience and resignation. "Why bring this up? I haven't crossed paths with Norah in days. Aren't you aware?"

Their interactions had been nonexistent, both in person and over the phone.

The sight of Norah's picture on his phone would often leave Kason lost in thought, reminiscing about past events.

“Uncle, do you harbor feelings for Norah?" Kaiden probed, trying to gauge Kason's reaction.

This was a new line of questioning for Kaiden, driven by a suspicion that Kason might indeed have feelings for Norah.

Kason felt a stir at the question. "And why do you ask?"

"It's important, Uncle Kason. It's tied to some news I need to share."

Kason's expression grew troubled, and he shook his head in denial.

“I'm not sure."

He couldn't determine if his deep care for Norah was a sign of affection.

His feelings for Norah were complex. He found joy in her happiness and sought to shield her from sadness. Her laughter was a sound he wished to hear endlessly, and her wellbeing was his concern.

Moreover, Norah had been a beacon of salvation for him on numerous occasions, significantly impacting the Hayes family.

Kaiden's voice carried a hint of disappointment. "Uncle, how can you be unsure of your feelings for her? If Norah and I were in danger, whom would you save first?"

"Norah," Kason replied without hesitation.

Kaiden nodded, affirming his thoughts. "There you have it. She's your instinctive choice. You do care for Norah, even if you won't admit it."

All at once, Kason's mood shifted to one of distress. "But it's too late now. It doesn't matter anymore."

Kason's heart raced with anxiety. "What do you mean, ‘useless’? Tell me, Kaiden!"

“Norah is seeing Mr. Scott. I found out a few days back. I just got confirmation from Mr. Scott's sister."

Kason's heart sank, his gaze dropping. "Is that true? Well, that's good for her."

As he tried to organize the files in front of him, his efforts only led to further disarray.