Chapter: 596
“What can I do for you?"
The woman in front of her, Luna, was dressed to impress.
With lips painted in bold red, she flashed a smile. "Shayla was desperate to see you, so I had to bring her."
She nodded toward Shayla, pretending innocence.
“She's been begging to see you since you returned.”
Shayla, just over two years old, blinked her big, watery eyes, her voice soft. “Auntie... I missed you."
Norah was a tad unfriendly to Luna, yet she remained patient with Shayla.
She knelt down, wrapped Shayla in her arms, then stood up, asking casually, “Good girl, where is your daddy?"
Shayla wrapped her arms around Norah's neck. “Daddy left; No Mommy and no me."
The child's words were broken, yet the message came through clearly.
Norah vividly recalled Luna crying at the birthday party, pleading with Dooley not to leave her, even using Shayla's tears in an attempt to sway him.
"Have you and Dooley separated?"
"We're alright, Why bring up such a bad topic? Are you done with work? Haven't you eaten yet?"
Luna stepped closer, attempting to link arms with Norah, who subtly stepped aside.
“I have not eaten, and I have no plans to eat at your home. Luna, what are you really up to?"
She lowered her gaze, while in her embrace, Shayla gazed up at her with big, innocent eyes.
A child's honesty was evident, and Shayla clearly had a fondness for Norah. Luna's words, however, seemed only partly truthful.
"I'm just worried about you. Since you left, Mom and Dad have realized they didn't show enough care, and now they're eager to make things right for you! We were family once, weren't we?"
Luna didn't feel embarrassed by the refusal. Instead, she kindly invited Norah to join her family for a meal, hoping to strengthen their bond.
Unfortunately, Norah didn't think highly of the Wilson family.
“Did you not see my gift to Old Mr. Wilson? After the birthday party, I'm done with the Wilson family."
Luna had often tried to guilt-trip Norah in the past, but Norah never let it affect her.
“I need to go now. Shayla, remember to stay close to your mom, alright?"
Norah had a way with kids. She spoke softly to Shayla, set her down gently, and guided her toward Luna.