Chapter 125 Better Not See Him AgainNorah recalled Sean once saying she was his first true love His words always had a way of captivating her Each time he managed to shake her heart causing the defenses shed carefullybuilt to crumble Norah fidgeted with her fingers looking down I wont stop caring for Kason Sean its betterif you dont spend your time on meI decide how to use my time Seans
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response was icy as if speaking from a frozen wastelandThe black car came to a halt and Norah saw they were at the gate of Seans villaDo I need to walk back by myself Norah hesitated puzzled as to why he brought her here knowing well where she livedmPhillip didnt reply simply drove into the villas garage and went insideSean stepped out opened the door for Norah and offered his hand Now that youre here why not come in for a bitNorah took a deep breath managing a smile Its late and it doesnt seem right for a man and a woman to be alone together at this hourIm just asking you in for a chitchat Are you thinking theres something more NorahSean had a slight smile in his voice making Norah feel he found her overly sensitive She replied No not that way I just dont feel like having a chitchat with youHis eyes tumed serious his tone filled with warning NorahHearing this she gave inNorah walked with Sean into the villa Once inside they were left alone as the servants and Phillip were sent awayChoosing a spot on the couch far from Sean Norah watched him fetch a soft drink for herHere Drink it slowlyThanks Norah said with formality yet her words seemed to widen the gap between them leaving Sean feeling coldEven though they had been getting along better lately this moment felt like a step back to the tension that followed their last disagreementv120 Points at mostNorah what do you see in Kason Tonight was risky Without me or the police do you realize what might have happened Sean was earnest No matter what you think of him your safety comes firstNorah had always taken on risky jobs in dangerous places She was brave enough to venture out on her own and had faced challenges far more daunting than her dealings with the Fox Alliance Truth be told she wasnt scaredYet Seans words brought back memories of her solo missions and the indifferent remarks from her organizations leader upon her return Sean was the first to say her safety mattered most even if it seemed minor to himI know Holding the soft drink Norah gently took a sip She tasted the transition from bitter to sweet enjoying the lasting aroma This is some good drinklHer voice was always calm showing little emotion Sean was used to this but he couldnt helpfeeling a slight pain in his heart as if ants were softly biting himAfter the nights events Norah looked a bit unkempt Loose hairs stuck to her forehead damp with sweat and her skin looked less vibrant than usual
Sean had planned to have Norah stay a bit longer but changed his mind when noticing she was eager to leave Taking a sip he mentioned Ill drive you back after you finish the soft drinkNorah felt relieved inside Sean might not have realized how much his mere presence affected her Just his being here brought back memories of what had occurred days before Whispers of intimacy and warm breaths haunted her dreams on many nightsA faint blush colored her cheeks as she took another sip of the soft drink This is really good Norah held the drink shaking it a bit and admiring its clear green hueYeah Sean replied softly Phillip brought it back not too long ago and we have plentyNorah offered a kind compliment Phillip really pays attention to the details even when hes picking out soft drinksShe finished her last sip and got to her feet Ill get going now I have work tomorrow Have a good dayNorah planned to walk back home treating it as a chance to stretch her legs with a quick jogSean rose as well Please wait for me at the doorHe then made his way to the kitchenConfused Norah headed to the entrance of the villa The night had settled in with stars twinkling playfully in the skyShe glanced back to see Sean in a shirt and black trousers stepping out of the house awoven bamboo basket in his handIll drive you back He walked past her with little else saidNorah quietly followed SeanAs they got into Seans car he passed her the basket This is for youInside the basket was a variety of soft drinks When Norah leaned in closer the delightful package filled her eyesDidnt you mention you liked that soft drink I packed some for you Sean said as he backed up the car noticing what Norah was doing Theres no harm in accepting a little present from a friend rightNorah hugged the basket to her chest and replied AbsolutelyNorah started thinking about what she could give him in return She believed it was important to keep things even between them without owing anything to each otherThe more she thought about it the more memories came flooding back Sean had searched for her in the abandoned factory and escorted her home personally After she got hurt he made arrangements for her to stay in his place looking after her with great care every day He even took her to an auction and presented her with a diamond brooch and a pink crystalWithout realizing it their bond had grown stronger but she was still trying to figure out how to keep her distance from himConsidering his social standing background and who he was it all pointed to them being mismatched She looked down her hands gently clenched She wondered about Seans true feelings for herNorah was indeed touched by Seans gestures but it wasnt enough to commit to a relationship with him She felt she needed genuine and undivided affection like the way Derek felt for Madeline even ready to tum his back on his own family Of course this was a bad example If a man couldnt be kind to his family how could he be kind to his partnerGetting out of the car Norah politely said goodbye Thanks for the rideIt was a farewell perhaps a wish to not meet again Norah thought to herself standing at the entrance of her villa watching his car slowly disappear at the crossroads