Chapter: 653

Norah leaned back on the sofa and smiled weakly. "I don't want to dampen Mrs. Davies' spirits."

Trudy had prepared a feast, and Norah felt it would break her heart to eat only a little.

"Now that I'm here, I'd like to talk to Aurelia."

Aurelia was Gil's biological daughter. When Aurelia's daughter was three, the family of three was out for a day, and they all tragically died in a car accident on the highway before reaching the hospital.

Aurelia was the only child of Gil and Trudy. Norah had seen a photo of Aurelia's daughter, a very adorable little girl.

Whenever Gil thought about Aurelia, he'd gaze at Norah absentmindedly and mumble, “If Aurelia's kid is still around, they'd be around the same age as Norah."

Gil and Trudy had no other relatives. Norah was the only one who visited them.

Over in the living room corner was a picture of Aurelia and her daughter.

The photo had been placed there half a year after Aurelia's passing.

The photo was immaculately clean and well-maintained.

The photo showed Aurelia smiling softly and holding her three-year- old daughter. Sadly, they both lost their lives in a tragic car crash.

Seeing the look in Gil's and Trudy's eyes, a sense of resolve flashed in Norah.

She resolved to take care of them in the future.

They had made her feel at home, and she was determined to take good care of them like a granddaughter.

“Aurelia, don't worry. I'll take good care of them," Norah vowed silently in front of the picture.

The candle flames beside the photo flickered with the breeze, as if Aurelia were acknowledging her presence.

They settled back on the sofa and started talking.

Time flew by.

Trudy patted Norah's hand and said, “Norah, next time, bring your boyfriend over so we can meet him. Gil and I are good judges of character. We want to see if he's trustworthy."

“Okay, I'll bring him if he's willing."

Norah still felt new to the idea of having a boyfriend. After hearing Trudy's suggestion, she thought that since she had introduced Sean to her friends, she should also bring him to meet her seniors.

“It's getting late. I should head out," Norah said.

“Alright, be careful on your way home," Trudy replied, standing at the door with a look of reluctance.

Norah went up and embraced her. “Take it easy and enjoy life. Don't overexert yourself."