Chapter: 548

The discussion turned to the details of their flight and the arrangements for picking up Alice.

"I will take Alice home to personally look after her. She is much better now. As for her daily needs, I plan to have a nurse to cover them. When she no longer requires a nurse, I'll take her for a walk around Glophia," Norah said.

Simply put, Alice would be Norah's companion when exploring Glophia.

Norah would spend time with Alice, but she couldn't be by Alice's side twenty-four hours, hence the need for a nurse.

Sean nodded in understanding. "I'll arrange for a nurse for her."

Sean was more cautious than he usually was due to Jimena's doings.

And in any case, Norah didn't have any objection to his offer. She smiled at him and murmured, “Okay, thank you, darling."

Norah's penetrating gaze fixed on Sean, observing his facial expressions and features. They were about to return to Glophia, but more importantly, they returned together as a couple. Everyone back home would know that after she divorced Derek, she became Sean's girlfriend.

The rumor mill were bound to have a field day, but Norah couldn't find it in herself to care. After all, this was not the first time she had been the subject of gossip. She was well aware of all the rumors that had been whispered within the Carter family when she was still married to Derek, as well as the malicious gossip that went around after her divorce.

The people who knew nothing about Norah's life were the ones who had the most spiteful things to say. All the humiliation and slander Norah had suffered were as a result of the jealousy against her beauty and personal experiences.

Even though Norah and Sean had been in relationship for several days now, there were times when Norah could hardly believe that she was truly Sean's girlfriend, and he, her boyfriend.

Sean took a seat beside Norah and pulled her into his arms, effectively ending Norah's train of thoughts. He stared into her eyes, a hint of frustration in his eyes. “Honey, you don't need to thank me. I want to do those things for you. Do you still not feel close to me?"

Couples who shared a deep bond didn't feel the need to thank each other so frequently over every little thing the partner did for them.

But whenever Sean did something for Norah, she wasted no time to express her gratitude to him.

Sean sincerely hoped Norah would depend on him as much as Susanna did whenever something happened to her. Each time Norah turned to him for help, he experienced an ineffable sense of fulfillment. After all, Norah was the woman he adored and held dearly. But Norah tended to solve problems by herself, and her turning to him for help was a rare occasion.

Norah smiled at him. "No, you're overthinking it."

Captivated by Norah's mischievous grin, Sean felt powerless to resist her charm, ultimately giving in to her playful allure. He believed that, over time, Norah would warm to him, convinced that his persistence and sincerity would eventually win her over.

Norah and Sean intended to return two days sooner than anticipated, granting them a much-needed two-day reprieve before returning to work.

Norah had a sound sleep. Her mind was at ease with the prospect of spending the following day with Alice. The next morning, Norah rose early with a clear plan to personally escort Alice from the hospital to the hotel, ensuring a smooth transition before their joint journey to the airport.

When Norah arrived at the hospital and pushed the ward door open, she expected to see Alice. Instead, a nurse, visibly concerned, quickly approached Norah from a nearby chair. In a slight panic, the nurse questioned, "Miss, did you arrange for someone to collect your friend?"

Norah's gaze shifted to the empty bed with the rumpled blanket carelessly discarded on the floor, feeling a sense of unease creeping over her. "Tell me what happened," she demanded, her voice steady despite the rising anxiety within her.

Maintaining her composure, Norah's eyes searched the room for clues.

The nurse immediately relayed the events, painting a grim picture of Alice's disappearance. “An hour ago, five men came in and took Miss Shaw away," she explained, her voice trembling with concern.

Norah had pre-informed the nurse that she would pick Alice up in person this morning. Her thoughts raced as she processed the information, struggling to comprehend who could have taken Alice away before her arrival.