Chapter: 962

It was clear Manley had come to support Norah.

Yolande's eyes widened in surprise. Hadn't Norah claimed to know Marlin? How was she also acquainted with their dad?

“Leave!"

Manley commanded the security guards encircling Norah and Sean, allowing them to depart. "Miss Wilson is an esteemed guest. Is this the way we treat our guests?"

After reprimanding his children, he turned and nodded at Norah. "Miss Wilson, why didn't you come to me during your visit?"

Norah offered a smile. "I didn't want to impose, Mr. Boyd."

Manley countered, “How could it be an imposition? When you're in Silverdale, you should have let me host you."

"I just didn't want to trouble you," Norah explained, her smile unwavering.

Sean tensed slightly, his fingers curling. Did Norah know the Boyd family head? Had she visited Silverdale before? What was the nature of her relationship with Manley?

He realized he knew nothing about this. Despite their long stay in Silverdale, Norah had never mentioned any connection.

Manley's laughter broke the tension, echoing the warmth of an old friendship being rekindled.

"Now that I know you're here, you must accept my hospitality! It was promised," he declared jovially.

Norah then introduced Sean to Manley, presenting Sean as her boyfriend.

Manley appraised Sean thoughtfully before nodding his approval.

"Good, you seem well-suited to be Miss Wilson's boyfriend."

Hans and Marlin exchanged puzzled glances, baffled by their father's uncharacteristically kind demeanor toward Norah.

Hans racked his brain, realizing with a pang that he barely knew this woman. How did she get to know his father and get on his good side?

Carlos mirrored Hans's bewilderment, staring blankly at Norah.

Norah smiled politely, without a hint of arrogance or flattery.

"Thank you, Mr. Boyd."

Manley only turned to Marlin after showering Norah with attention.

“The butler filled me in. Miss Shaw, I expect you to apologize to Miss Wilson."

Dolores, already on edge since discovering Manley's connection to Marlin, felt a fresh wave of terror wash over her. His warmth towards Norah sent shivers down her spine.

Marlin, bristling, sprang to Dolores's defense. "Dad, Miss Wilson started it! Just because she's, well, acquainted with you, doesn't mean you have to play favorites. That's hardly fair to Dolores."