Chapter 133 Come In For Some DrinkNorah was acquainted with Susanna perceiving the latter as a tender soul yet lacking the street smarts of JoannaJoanna having spent time with Norah had developed a knack for discerning the wheat from the chaff in peopleBut Susanna bless her heart seemed oblivious to such distinctions Back in high school shed believe the moon was made of cheese if someone told her so Last time if Norah hadnt intervened there couldve been a real pickleNorah empathized with the Scott familys plight With Susanna being the apple of their eyetheyd indulged her rotten But overindulgence bred naivety leaving her unable to separate friendfrom foeSusannas angelic countenance belied her innocence Tears welled in her eyes tugging at Joannas and Norahs heartstringsNorah laid a comforting hand on Susannas shoulder There there Susanna Dont go off the deep end I doubt Sean meant to hide anything from youSniffling Susanna nodded her resolve firming Norah my brother and I are thick as thievesJust wait Ill ask him about it when I retumSusanna assumed she should rally behind Seans advances since Sean had a soft spot for Norah Plus she had developed a likeness for Norah eager to make Norah her sisterinlawWatching the exchange between Norah and Susanna Joanna couldnt help but muse If only Norah and Sean could hit it off Having a sisterinlaw like Susanna wouldnt be half bad Obedient innocent Not like that scatterbrained KathyNorah a beacon of kindness had been the target of Kathys mocking words amid her married life Joanna couldnt help admiring Norahs patience with the Carter familyLuckily Norah was finally divorced With the Carter family gone Norah could return to her ownblissJoanna rest up well in the hospital Ill take my leave now See you tomorrow Norah bid her farewell seizing the arrival of Bryson with grapes as an opportune moment to leaveOf course Norah Dont forget to drop by tomorrow Joanna replied warmlyCount on itOutside the hospital at the parking lot Norah turned to Susanna Im heading home Care to join meI want to check on my brother Can you give me a ride Susanna askedNorah could just drop Susanna at the gate so she agreed without hesitationNorah stopped her vehicle outside Seans villa Susanna fidgeted in her seat contemplating how to invite Norah insideThanks for the ride Norah How about a drink inside It would be rude not to offer Susanna said tentativelyNorah grinned Are you trying to get me to see your brotheroSuddenly Norah recalled Brysons revelation from the day before suggesting Sean might hear what she had said to Joanna about him and Kason Back then she had claimed both Sean and Kason were her friendsNo Im only trying to be kind Truth be told Im not sure if my brother has come back Susanna said trying to sound
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calmDespite Susannas earnest look when saying Norah didnt buy her words and chuckled Yousaid have a drink with me inside Alright Lets go insideSusanna was still considering how to convince Norah but when she leamed that Norah had consented she blurted out Okay Lets go
Susanna bowed her head and pulled out her phone Hold on a second I need to respond to a messageThen Susanna composed a lengthy message to Sean Sean Drop everything and head home Ive got a surprise in store for you a real showstopper Just trust me on this one You will be happy to see it Phillip confirmed youve got no prior engagements today So hightail it back home pronto The Dreamview Villas Dont even think about secondguessing just make a beeline for the villa in five minutes flat And no Im not pulling your leg Get here as fast as your wheels can carry youLocking her screen Susanna shot a sweet smile at Norah Ready to roll NorahThe next moment Susanna ushered Norah into the villa her attention fully engaged Swinging open the door Norahs gaze locked onto Sean lounging on the sofaWell well look who decided to grace us with his presence With a sheepish grin Susannavokicked off her shoes at the entrance sliding a pair of slippers toward NorahHave a seat Norah Ill fetch you a drink Dashing past Norah Susanna went straight to thekitchenoNorah took a deep breath bending to swap her shoes Maintaining a neutral expression shesauntered into the living room Though she could feel Seans gaze lingering on her she playedit cool acting obliviousHey there Sean Norah settled onto the sofa greeting Sean with a casual toneIt looked like Sean had been home for a while A halfempty glass of water sat on the table with both tablet and laptop on Sporting a pair of sleek silverblue light glasses he exuded an air of refinement Clad in a silvergrey longsleeved shirt Sean looked positively dashing with those glasses perched on his noseNorah averted her gaze feigning disinterestSo whats Susanna up to this time Seans tone was polite yet distant catching Norah off guard She halfexpected him to be as eager as ever to engage with herSetting the tablet down Seans voice took on a chillier edge Shes young and a bitmischievous Cut her some slack You know shes got a soft spot for youNorah frowned Im well aware of her fondness for me She invited me in for a drink and I saw no reason to declineLazily raising her head she locked eyes with Sean once more His gaze was inscrutable as though concealing a thousand unspoken wordsHeres your drink Susanna said walking over with a smilePlacing the drink before Norah Susanna frowned Strange I couldve swom we had some soft drink with a delightful package tucked away somewhere Mustve misplaced itHearing this Sean cleared his throat a nervous tic betraying himNorah I love this soft drink Try it out Next round Ill bring over more for you if you fancy this drink Susanna offeredNorahs smile was polite but distant No need really Ive got my own stash of soft drinks at homeNorah took a sip savoring the aroma lingering on her palateIt seemed Sean and Susanna shared the same taste in this kind of soft drinkNorah indulged in a few more sipsSitting beside Sean Susanna nudged him playfully while Norah savored her soft drinkLooks like youve taken a liking to this right Its topnotch stuff Fancy taking some home Susanna asked