Chapter: 566

Norah, seated beside the bed, wore simple attire, her visage radiating a natural luminosity untouched by makeup. Her beauty remained unchanged, as timeless as ever.

Upon catching sight of Norah, Kason instinctively addressed her as Nora, a name laden with significance for him.

Norah nodded. "Yeah. How's your wound?"

"I'm alright. The doctor mentioned I'll be discharged from the hospital in a few days to recuperate at home."

Kaiden interjected, "Norah, could you talk some sense into Kason?

He's been buried in work non-stop since you left, hardly taking any breaks. He usually stayed up late!"

Kason cast a fleeting glance at Kaiden. Under Norah's disapproving gaze, Kason hastily explained, "I've had some pressing matters to deal with, so I've been quite occupied lately..."

“Even when you're busy, remember to take care of yourself."

Instinctively, Norah moved to examine Kason's wounds. However, as she approached him, he turned his face away. Observing his reaction, she promptly retracted her hand. Did Kason perceive her as Sean's girlfriend, believing it necessary to maintain a certain distance from her? Indeed, maintaining a certain distance seemed prudent for them at the moment.

Kason's gaze drifted to Norah's lovely countenance, which drew near before abruptly retreating, eliciting a flutter of nervousness in his heart. "The doctor has examined me. I'm fine. Don't worry. How was your trip abroad?"

"Well, everything went well," Norah replied.

Kaiden and Spencer lingered by Kason's bedside, silent observers of Norah and Kason's conversation.

For Kaiden, the pang of remorse gnawed at him once more. Had he only realized the depth of Kason's feelings for Norah sooner, perhaps he could have offered his support. After all, with Norah's exceptional qualities, she was deemed the perfect wife for Kason.

It was a rare sight for Kaiden to witness Kason treating a woman with such genuine affection. Addressing Norah as Nora, it was evident that this was a nickname imbued with fondness.

Unfortunately, despite Kason's evident regard for Norah, their relationship remained confined to friendship.

Norah's treatment for Devonte had concluded before her journey to Otland. With Devonte's health stabilized, her mission had reached its conclusion.

Despite the weighty gazes from Kaiden and Spencer, Norah approached Kason with a soft-spoken tone, her words laden with professionalism.

“Your grandpa is showing promising signs of recovery. Please transfer the follow-up fee to my card."

As Norah spoke, Kason felt a twinge of sorrow tugging at his heartstrings. Even though the treatment had concluded, the chasm between him and Norah seemed to be widening. Suppressing the ache in his chest, he managed a resigned nod. "Alright." He was always one step behind.

"Nora..." Kason whispered.

Norah, who was about to leave, paused mid-stride and turned back to face Kason with her brows furrowed in confusion.

Kason, reclining on the bed, possessed striking features that captivated the eye. He was handsome with defined eyebrows, a distinguished nose, and lips that bordered on perfection. Emotions flickered in his eyes, a tempest barely contained before he willed himself back to an outward calmness.

"Nothing... See you next time." His throat felt like sandpaper, words trapped within his parched mouth, unable to escape.

"Alright then. I'll be back to work tomorrow. Feel free to call me if you need anything.”