Chapter 196 DarlingWhats going on Sean asked as he placed a piece of lobster on Norahs plate Whats next for us todayNorah looked up slowly taking a bite of the lobster savoring its sweet tenderness Phillips taking photos of us probably for Susanna Later I plan to visit Alice in the hospital What about you Sean She still used his first name despite their new intimacySean paused his utensils in midair giving her a look that mixed a little complaint with affection Honey now that were together why do
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you still call me Sean I want something more intimate And only you can call me that wayWhat should I call you Norah asked her eyes sparkling with curiosity and warmthnWhat would you like to call me Sean responded his expression hopefulNorah set down her fork and knife pondering for a brief moment May I call you darlingSeans agreement was immediate Yes thats perfect His smile was so genuine and full of joy that Norah found herself captivated by the change in him The man who had always seemed so distant and reserved was showing her a level of attention that left her speechless for a momentwomAs they wrapped up their meal Norah leaned back taking a moment to relax and noticed an update from Susanna on social media It was a heartfelt plea Please shower my brother and his girlfriend with your blessings when you see themThe photo Susanna shared captured a moment of Sean serving food to Norah their closenessand warmth evident even through the screen Sean in particular exuded an air of tender carewwNorah was eager to show Susannas post to Sean while he was still enjoying his meal Look Susanna put this up she said holding her phone out to himSean studied the photo his thumb affectionately brushing over Norahs face on the screenThats lovely he murmured a sense of pride washing over him He wanted to announce to the world that Norah was his girlfriend
Reflecting on the recent whirlwind of events Seans demeanor turned contemplative as he fixed his gaze on Norah Do you think my way of confessing was too simple he asked He knew of others who went to great lengths with elaborate displays but their own moment had been aquiet agreement in a parkoNot in the slightest Norah reassured him locking her phone and setting it aside To me thesincerity of the moment is what counts not the setting or the spectacleShe had seen both ends of the spectrum from hardship to luxury Luxury wasnt what she was after It was the connection between them that mattered mostThen Norah added Just so you know were on a threemonth trial If we find were not a good match after that we can part as friendsSean taken aback protested You didnt mention a trial period back in the park He had assumed their mutual affection was enough to solidify their bond puzzled by the sudden introduction of a trialReaching for her hand in concern he asked Have I done something wrongNorahs response was gentle her calm gaze meeting his No this trial is for both of us Its a chance to really see if were right for each other She believed in Seans qualities but also knew that compatibility went beyond mere excellence True partnership needed to be tested with timeSean paused considering the situation A threemonth trial he reasoned should be nothing ifhe truly envisioned a future with Norah Alright he agreed his resolve firming As he gazed atNorahs face a silent promise formed in his heart He vowed to cherish her alwaysAre you done eating Darling do you have plans or will you join me at the hospital Norah asked