Chapter: 983

Manley expressed his frustration. “After you left, I searched every corner of Silverdale but couldn't find you."

"When I come back to Silverdale, you owe me dinner." Norah had said that before she left. And Manley still held onto that memory.

All he knew was her last name, never expecting they would meet again after so many years.

Norah's gaze drifted. She was eager to return to Glophia, intent on repaying Derek for his kindness, with plans to leave Silverdale soon.

Laughing, she said, "Oh, Mr. Boyd, let's leave the past in the past.

No need to bring it up again."

Yolande, driven by curiosity, leaned in and asked, "Norah, how did you come to know my dad? This is the first time I've seen him treat someone with such courtesy."

Marlin, previously lost in his thoughts, perked up, eager to hear the answer.

Sean looked over at Norah, who remained composed.

"You might want to ask him that," she suggested.

Manley dismissed the question with a wave of his hand. “Don't worry about it now. ALL will be revealed in time."

Hans recalled Manley mentioning Norah in a past conversation but couldn't pinpoint the details.

Throughout dinner, Manley updated Norah on his family's developments over the years.

“Miss Wilson, do you know Mr. Jarrod Newman well? After that charity event, he made a point of telling me not to complicate things for you."

In business, partners often reach out when they need a favor.

“He doesn't usually ask for favors. Are you two close?"

Norah was surprised by Jarrod's actions.

"He is Sean's business partner. Just a few days back, I performed surgery on his mother. He's probably thankful for that."

Manley, impressed by Norah's medical prowess, responded openly, "Talented individuals always find others willing to assist them."

He hadn't expected to be rescued by a woman in such peril. Norah's bravery had left a lasting impression on him.

As dinner concluded, Manley repeatedly assured her, "Miss Wilson, should you face any trouble in Silverdale, just mention your connection with me."

Norah reluctantly consented, saying, “Okay, I will."

She glanced at Marlin, who sat quietly in the corner without speaking during dinner, and frowned.

She found it puzzling that Manley could reciprocate favors graciously while his son displayed reprehensible conduct.