Chapter 139 Not As Heartless As YouNorah tried her best to calm her racing heart managing a slight smile Thank you Sean for your kindness It truly is an honor for me she said and looked him in the eyesNorah realized she shouldnt have avoided Sean following that night clouded by too much drink She ought to have made her stance clear Yet at that time her thoughts were a whirlwind making her reluctant to confront him When it came to matters of affection she admittedly lacked experience But there was still time She merely wished to gain a deeper understanding before tackling what lay aheadBefore Sean had a chance to reply Susannas voice traveled down from upstairs Hey Im coming
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backSusanna made her way down the stairs quickly holding out a jewelry box to Norah With aknowing glance she said Norah I havent forgotten our conversation in the car today Pleaseaccept this as a gift from meUpon opening the small box a pair of glearning diamond earrings caught the light dazzling both of themI purchased these at an auction I attended with Sean Ive never worn them Somehow I felt they were destined for you Susanna explained with sincerity offering the box I see you as a friend Norah which is why I wanted to give you these Susanna worried Norah might refuse the giftNorah however let out a laugh noting how Susannas generosity mirrored Seans not just with jewelry but with various presents for any occasionneThe diamond earrings shimmering with value could easily fetch tens of thousands if not soar to a million at auctionAccepting them gracefully Norah said Thank you Susanna Since youve gone to the trouble of getting me a gift Ill definitely return the favor How about visiting my placeSusanna for her part wasnt looking for anything in retum Her life had been filled withcountless gifts and she didnt need more Yet the idea of visiting Norahs home intrigued heras she had never been there before SurelNorah barely hid her amusement Lets head out then III drive you home afterward Actually youre welcome to stay the night and I can drop you off tomorrow when I head to workSusannas eyes sparkled with excitement Really I can actually spend the night at your home she askedAbsolutely Norah confirmed her affirmation fueling Susannas enthusiasmWow Lets get moving I dont mind heading back tomorrow Hurry up Susanna yelled with palatable excitementSusanna was so excited that she seemed to forget Sean was there Norah glanced back at him He remained composed gently reminding Susanna Alright Try not to cause any trouble Be goodAmidst Susannas mild protests Norah had brought Susanna back to her place without further adonomMeanwhile in a shopping mall Madeline placed her phone back in her purse after Derek hung up on her She took a moment to regain her composure and then walked out trying to look unaffectedMadelines eldest sister Zara had made a prosperous marriage to a wealthy local in Glophia and was enjoying a comfortable lifeMadeline what took you so long in the bathroom Zara teased covering her mouth with a laugh Did your card run out of money and you had to call your boyfriend for help Unlike me I never run out Hey if buying those gifts made you overspend maybe you should return them Youve just got back and money must be tight We all understand
Madelines second sister Ursula had married a man of more modest means and it showed in her less polished appearance and demeanorEveryone knows Madeline is connected to the Carter family and is about to marry Derek She couldnt possibly be short on cash Ursula pointed out her voice dripping with envy Then she tumed to Zara If youre so flush why not treat your nephew and niece to something nice They havent enjoyed snacks in a long whileewZara and Madeline exchanged looks their eyes revealing their distaste Ursulas demeanor had changed drastically since marrying beneath her status Ursula had never before had to ask her sisters for anything The truth was financial stress had taken its tollZara agreed albeit reluctantly Alright Ill send you some money later after we part ways Use it to buy something nice for my nephew and niece I hardly see them all year after allUrsula made an effort to get on Madelines good side MadelineDespite her displeasure Madeline forced a smile Ill follow Zaras lead and transfer you the money laterUrsulas mood instantly lifted This is the beauty of having sisters You know Julios beeneyeing a car lately With two kids the financial strain is real Well The hint in her words washard to missZaras face took on a sour look If Julio is feeling the pressure he should work harder to earnmore Its not our job to finance your family Were sisters not ATMsMadeline arms crossed added her two cents Thats the benefit of marrying into wealthWithoutmoney life can get pretty bleakUrsula retorted with a huff Julio loves me for who I am Our love is genuine As long as were healthy and happy thats all that mattersMadeline bit her lip pondering if happiness was indeed more valuable than wealth Yet she couldnt deny her main motive for retuming was the Carter familys fortuneUrsula lacking empathy for Madeline mocked Madeline in the absence of their parents I couldnt leave my husband just because were short on cash Weve been through too much to give up so easily Im not that coldheartedHer jab suggested Madeline had left her exhusband for financial gain chasing after Derek insteadIve heard Mr Carters exwife is quite the talk of Glophia She was even seen at the Scott family auction with Mr Scott leading a lavish life Zara addedMadeline seethed at the thought of Norah blaming the latter for her current need to shop frugally despite Dereks previous generosityHearing her sisters snide comments Madeline responded with a scomful laugh Theyre divorced mere strangers now Whats it to Derek But Zara I might have seen your husband at the Glamour Club the other day cozying up to a beautiful woman It was just a glimpse so I didnt get a picture Maybe you should question him when you get homeZara turned ashen She was no stranger to her husbands infidelities Their marriage was asham barely holding together for appearanceswUrsula talking about pressure I once saw Julio at the Glamour Club splurging a grand or two on drinks He seemed quite the spender Madeline continued