Chapter: 680
Leaning against the tub's edge, she reflected on the recent happenings.
Sean's justification brought to mind similar encounters with other men.
Women, especially those deemed attractive, inevitably drew men's attention, regardless of their activities.
The ‘other men' she mentioned were average men.
They would act impulsively, driven by desire, rationalizing their actions without considering consent.
A multitude of thoughts raced through her mind then, and it was only when she saw Sean's sense of entitlement that she understood. Sean, too, was just other men.
It was absurd how men could ignore a woman's desires in the name of lust and impose their will forcefully.
Clearly, a woman's thoughts mattered equally.
She took a deep breath and submerged herself underwater.
She remembered the time in Sun Park when she accepted Sean's confession; she had expressed her discomfort with him getting too close to other women, a sentiment that applied to her as well.
Was it conceivable that Sean might sleep with another woman if overcome by desire?
The mere thought caused her to resurface, water droplets tracing paths down her cheeks.
A determined glimmer appeared in her eyes. If she ever found out, she would definitely seek revenge before departing.
Her actions had already disrupted the Carter family; now, she pondered if the Scott family could endure her fury.
She clenched her fingers, dreading the thought of that day ever arriving.
They hadn't been together long, yet arguments were already cropping up between them. She covered her head with her hand, sensing a headache beginning to surface.
When she discussed this matter with Alice, she still had some lingering doubts.
"Alice, am I overreacting?" she inquired.
When Alice returned, she grabbed a large yellow mango and nodded vigorously with a spoon in her hand, as though lost in contemplation.
"To me, it seems a tad melodramatic. It's merely the intimacy typical of young couples."
Norah blushed. "Um, well, I..."
“But since you're in a relationship, he should respect your feelings.
I agree with you. If something bothers you, speak up boldly.
Otherwise, men might exploit the situation and overstep."