Chapter: 568
Joanna smiled. "I'm just saying. I'm not keen on romantic entanglements. I prefer joy to heartache."
As Joanna spoke, her mind instinctively shifted to Duncan.
Alice looked on as Norah and Joanna joked around, admiring their friendship. Having left the organization years ago, she felt a bit envious, as her time with Riss had left her to lose contact with her close friends beyond Norah.
Alice mulled over Joanna's words and contemplated. Joanna's got a point. Why put up with the struggles of love? She thought it would be best to find someone who genuinely loved her. She didn't want to meekly follow the man she loved.
After not seeing each other for more than half a month, Norah and Joanna caught up excitedly, ordering takeout and chatting away.
As evening approached, Norah glanced at the clock, hinting that it was time to wrap up their lengthy chat. "We sure had an interesting chat today."
Joanna nodded eagerly. “Definitely! I enjoy our time together, Norah.
Sometimes, Susanna stops by to tell me about gossips in Glophia. I do like her, but chatting with you is way better."
Indeed, talking with different people could bring out different vibes.
Joanna preferred talking with Norah, whom she knew better and found more enjoyable.
“Looks like someone's looking out for you. I don't have to stress about you getting bored. I'm heading to the Glamour Club to catch the Dream's performance tonight," Norah remarked.
“Dream is making good progress. They've got quite the following online. Word is, people are excited to see them perform at the Glamour Club. I've checked out some of their videos online, and they seem to get good reviews," Joanna shared.
Joanna was a follower of Dream's social media. She often spent her spare moments enjoying their latest performances and news.
Joanna shared her excitement, "The atmosphere must be electric at Dream's shows at the Glamour Club! I'm itching to join in and have a blast."
Joanna looked at Norah with hopeful eyes and added, “Norah, if you're taking Alice with you, bring me along too. It's been forever since I've gone out." Alice had been injured and rested for a shorter time than her, yet Norah would take Alice to the Glamour Club. So why couldn't she go too?
“Norah, you've got a new friend now. Have you forgotten about me?"
Joanna clutched her chest, dramatically feigning a broken heart.
"I've been waiting for you in the ward every day, but this is how you treat me when you return! Oh, my heart hurts! I need a hug from you, Norah." In her hospital gown, Joanna pouted and tried to act all childish.
Norah, who adored Joanna's vibrant and playful nature, examined Joanna's healing progress. Indeed, Joanna was faring better than Alice in the recovery.
Gently embracing Joanna, Norah comforted her with a pat on the back.
"I'm really sorry, Joanna. It's tough enough to look after one person.
If I brought you along, I'd be anxious about you and Alice," Norah explained gently.
As Norah prepared to leave, Joanna playfully said, "You must not care for me as you used to! That's it, Norah! We're breaking up for three whole seconds!"
Joanna dramatically averted her gaze, counting to three, before turning back to Norah with hopeful eyes. Then she begged with those puppy eyes. "Norah, please, take me along..."