Chapter: 6

Norah raised her eyes to Juliana, tears shimmering within them.

Juliana, maintaining her composure, asserted, “Enough of your nonsense, Sharon. You don't get a say in Derek's marriage. Stay out of this business. And allow me to highlight my appreciation for Norah to you once again. If you can't speak properly, get out of my face. Now!"

At this, Sharon's face reddened with anger and embarrassment, her lips tightly pressed, holding back any further objections.

Juliana then turned her attention back to Norah, asking, “What are your thoughts, Norah?"

Norah met Juliana's gaze, tears rolling down her cheeks as she struggled to speak. " I really appreciate it, Juliana. But, today I caught Madeline and Derek having sex in what used to be our shared bed... Plus, Derek's indifference to me has told me there's no point in continuing this marriage."

Juliana's complexion faded to a ghostly white, her face creased with worry as she said, "The blame lies with Derek."

Juliana held Norah's hands firmly, offering solace, "You've endured a lot over these last two years."

Norah remained silent, and a brief hush settled over the living room.

The next second, Sharon's loud voice shattered the silence. "Madeline, that slut, is back? Damn! Juliana, I'm heading out now. I've got to make that slut pay."

Sharon quickly snatched her bag and darted out of the living room.

Norah wiped her tears and smiled with relief, saying, "I'm fine. Really."

With a heavy heart, Juliana responded, “Well, I won't press further. Norah, please visit me whenever you get the chance. Your company alone is enough for me."

Tears gathered in her eyes as Juliana spoke. Juliana had grown genuinely fond of Norah, recognizing Norah's significance in Derek's recovery from his coma.

Norah tenderly wiped away Juliana's tears, acknowledging the genuine kindness she had been shown, “Will do. Well, I'll take my leave now. Please ask the maid to prepare the soup for you."

Norah left without looking back, unaware of the resolution in Juliana's eyes.

Juliana, dabbing at her eyes, instructed the butler, “Arrange for Derek and the others to come back to the Carter Manor tomorrow at noon."

The butler acknowledged, "Understood."

As Norah exited the Carter Manor, the family's chauffeur approached her. "Madam, where would you like to go?"

The chauffeur's manner remained polite, still regarding Norah as Derek's wife.

But with the divorce paper signed, Norah understood she had severed ties with the Carter family.

Norah glanced down at her phone, noticing a new message.

It was from her friend, Joanna Andrews. "Norah, are you available tonight to join me at the Glamour Club? I heard Madeline has returned, and Derek's throwing her a welcome party tonight. It's going to be quite the event. Let's make our presence felt."

Norah's response was brief. "Count me in."

Joanna's message was just a single question mark. Norah's swift agreement caught Joanna off guard.