Chapter: 98

“There are differences between friends." Norah explained, "Mr. Scott, surely you grasp this concept. There are countless things I can share with Joanna that aren't feasible with you."

"Does that include something as simple as giving you a lift home?"

"Unless it's absolutely necessary, I'd rather not impose on anyone for a ride home."

Having spent time with Sean, Norah concluded that Sean wasn't the heartless character the rumors made him out to be. She found him quite kind. Thus, Norah felt comfortable being open with him.

Sean chuckled. “Norah, you really know how to separate your professional life from your personal one. Nevertheless, if I see you, I'll still offer you a ride home. It's no big deal to drive a friend home."

Sean wasn't taking Norah's words to heart.

Feeling somewhat defeated, Norah hadn't anticipated Sean would focus solely on their friendship and overlook her hesitance.

Norah assumed their paths crossed mainly through racing events and the medical treatment she delivered to his family members. She figured once she had done with her medical jobs with his family members, their interactions might dwindle, so she conceded. "Alright, understood."

Norah reassured herself, thinking it wasn't a bad idea to accept a ride from someone willing to offer.

"Tomorrow, I'm inviting Susanna over. When do you have time to drop by?"

"Your work doesn't include weekends, does it?" asked Norah.

Sean replied ambiguously, “My business is closed on weekends."

After starting her workdays in the hospital, Norah valued the rarity of having weekends off. Her hospital employed a rotating single-day-off system, assigning days off monthly. This month, her day off was Saturday.

Considering they lived in the same community and wouldn't have to worry about traffic delays, Norah suggested, “I can make it by ten in the morning."

Norah viewed Saturday as her day to unwind and recharge.

"You can have Phillip come to fetch you then," offered Sean. Norah nodded in agreement.

Then, abruptly, a loud screech filled the air as the car came to a sudden halt.

Norah was deep in conversation with Sean, entirely unprepared for the abrupt stop. Caught off guard, she stumbled into Sean's embrace.

Phillip was driving smoothly until a reckless motorcyclist darted out from the left, showing no signs of slowing down even as they almost collided. Thankfully, Phillip's quick reflexes kicked in, braking sharply and swerving right to dodge the motorbike.

As the motorcyclist sped off into the night, Phillip muttered a few choice words under his breath.

Phillip harbored a strong dislike for such reckless motorcyclists, deeming them a danger not just to themselves but to everyone else on the road. He kept his curses to himself.

Once the car was back to its steady pace, Phillip cleared his throat, attempting to apologize, “I'm sorry, that was due to a motorcycle just now..."

Catching a glimpse of the situation in the rearview mirror, Phillip promptly fell silent and diverted his gaze.

After dropping off Joanna, Norah hadn't buckled her seatbelt. As the car took a left turn, she was thrown right into Sean's arms, ending up on his lap, wrapped in his embrace.