Chapter: 846
People often instinctively sympathize with the weak. When Kathy toned down her aggressive speech, she seemed even more pitiable under Norah's imposing presence.
Norah heard the murmurs but paid no attention to Kathy. Disinterested, she remarked, “I'm here for the wedding, not to argue. I've given the gift. You're not going to throw me out, are you?"
Before Sharon could respond, Juliana approached, leaning on her cane, having understood the situation.
"Norah, Kathy's just talking without thinking. We're adults, so let's not let it bother us, okay?"
She moved past Adrian and the others, making her way to Norah. She extended her hand to touch Norah's but hesitated and pulled back at the last moment.
Their statuses had shifted, and she couldn't approach Norah as casually as before. Glancing at Kathy, who looked both distressed and irritating, Juliana felt a mix of concern and annoyance. The younger members of the family, like Derek and Kathy, always seemed to cause trouble.
In contrast, her former granddaughter-in-law, Norah, seemed more endearing, despite the unease Juliana felt about Norah having taken two-thirds of the Carter family's assets.
“I've missed you a lot. I heard you've been busy, so I didn't visit.
Let's find a place to sit and chat," Juliana suggested warmly.
Norah, willing to respect Juliana, nodded and followed her without protest. Susanna naturally followed them.
Kathy bit her lip nervously but kept quiet, unwilling to cause a scene in front of so many guests.
It was the wedding for Derek and Madeline, and maintaining the two families' reputations was crucial. But Kathy still believed Norah's necklace looked identical to Madeline's.
She quickly excused herself. "Mom, I need to take care of something, so I'll be leaving now."
Her immediate priority was to check the surveillance footage and catch the thief. If the necklace wasn't recovered by the end of the wedding, she would be held responsible for the loss, and she couldn't afford that.
The three of them found a quiet spot to sit. Juliana asked about what had been happening with Norah recently.
Juliana had actually heard a lot about Norah's situation. Sharon didn't like Norah, and consequently, she didn't like Madeline either.
The events that transpired between the two in Glophia were something Juliana intended to discuss with her family over dinner.
"Gold shines wherever it is," Juliana had remarked, reflecting on Norah's experiences. She had always believed Norah had great potential, but Derek's failure to see this had left her talents unrecognized and unappreciated.
What a pity.
Juliana held Norah's hand and gave it a reassuring pat. “Norah, I know your divorce from Derek has been incredibly tough on you. You've earned your compensations, and avoiding Derek is for the best, but please believe me when I say I'm genuinely concerned."
Despite the past misunderstandings and grievances, Juliana's kindness towards Norah was sincere.
"Today is Derek's wedding. I'm not sure why you decided to come, but I implore you, please don't stir up any trouble, can you? I'd really appreciate that."
Her eyes pleaded with Norah, her grip steady and earnest.
This scene brought back memories of Norah's previous confrontation with the Carter family, when Juliana had begged her to show mercy to Kathy.