Chapter: 876

She gestured towards the door. "We're planning a private gathering.

If you have no other engagements, you're welcome to excuse yourself.

We'll be dining later, and it's preferable not to have an outsider join us."

Kayla's rejection was unmistakable; her lips formed a tight line.

Norah calmly slipped her medical license into her bag, unfazed by the tension in the air.

"Sean," she began, her voice tinged with resignation, “since your mother isn't keen on my presence, I'll take my Leave."

Rising gracefully, she exchanged polite nods with everyone before making her way to the door.

Sean's hand closed around hers, firm yet gentle, as he turned to face Kayla. "Norah is my girlfriend," he stated firmly, his eyes locking onto Kayla's. "And she will be my wife in the future. Why should she have to leave?"

Kayla's eyes widened in astonishment as she gasped, "Sean..."

The realization dawned on Kayla that their relationship was much stronger than she had thought. She couldn't help but wonder how Norah could possibly deserve Sean.

From their first encounter, Kayla had labeled Norah as arrogant and hadn't warmed up to her at all.

Matteo gave Susanna a reassuring pat on the back and turned to Kayla.

“Kayla, let's not dampen the mood. Isn't it a joyous occasion to reunite with Susanna and Sean?"

The unexpected number of disagreements caught him off guard. It was quite frustrating.

Kayla gently squeezed Nancy's hand as she spoke up. “I'm simply introducing Nancy to everyone... I haven't done anything wrong. In fact, Miss Wilson has been saying things to create a rift between me and Sean."

Although her voice was soft, it carried through the quiet ward.

Susanna sniffled, crumpling the tissue in her hand before tossing it into the bin with a dramatic flourish.

"We all know who the real troublemaker is," she muttered.

Nancy, seeking comfort, burrowed closer to Kayla.

Norah's smile was tight. Sean had assured her his parents were easygoing, but clearly, perception wasn't always reality. His father did seem amiable, but his mother was a different story. Her disdain, both subtle and blatant, was unmistakable.

A low chuckle escaped Norah's lips. Was it her background they disapproved of, or something else entirely?

Regardless, she wouldn't be a doormat. Once she'd reached her Limit, she would just leave.

“Enjoy your family time Sean," she said to Sean, her voice laced with a hint of steel. ‘m heading back to keep Alice company."

With a pointed wink at Sean and a lingering look at Nancy, a woman of more depth than she initially let on, Norah found Nancy to be even more manipulative than Madeline.