Chapter 78 NorahNorah swiftly prepared three dishes and a soup inviting Sean to join her for dinnerOn a previous occasion Norah had the chance to savor Seans cooking when she visited the Scott familys residence after catching a cold Today she reciprocated the gesture by inviting Sean to taste her own culinary creations as a token of appreciationAssuming Sean had already dined with a lovely woman at a restaurant Norah felt leaving him feeling satiated and full shouldnt be a problemThe aroma of the dishes wafted through the air Sean breathed it in deeply then dug into themeal with his fork He complimented This is delightfulDespite the simplicity the homecooked dishes Norah had prepared were incredibly flavorfulNorah grinned encouragingly saying Feel free to have more if you enjoy itNorah had a fondness for coriander but this time she omitted it from the dishes making them slightly less flavorful to her tasteemObserving Sean continue to consume the food Norah couldnt suppress her surprise Hadnt he already eaten dinner How could he have such a hearty appetiteSean concluded the meal wiping his mouth with a tissue He expressed gratitude Thank you for your hospitality Miss Wilson The food is exceptionally delicious far surpassing my own culinary skillsYour
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culinary skills Mr Scott are impressive I thoroughly enjoyed the meal Norahcomplimented himwNorah continued to eat mentioning I tend to eat at a leisurely pace Mr Scott feel free to leave if you have other commitmentsSean completed his meal while Norah continued to eat at a slower paceSean assured her No worries I dont have any pressing matters I can wait for you to finishlrMiss WilsonSean rolled up his sleeves exposing his muscular arms I ran into Mr Hayes at the door He referred to you as Norah Are you two acquaintedDespite his usual tone Norah interpreted his inquiry as mere curiosity and continued eatingWere friends I believe addressing each other by our first names is more appropriate Is there an issue with thatSean had a sudden thought and promptly inquired Miss Wilson considering our friendship and shared experiences can we adopt a more casual form of addressNorah tilted her head and responded hastily Of courseNorah immediately regretted her response The idea of addressing him as Sean felt unfamiliar and strange after last nights incident Before she could retract her agreement she heard him address her as NorahBlushing Norah lowered her head and muttered Im not accustomed to it yetIt sounded close After all they hadnt addressed each others first names beforeGlancing at Sean Norah noticed a smile on his face as he gazed back at herI believed we had a closer relationship than you and Mr HayesHis words left Norah speechless How had their relationship become so close without her realizing it
I suppose so Norah said But Susanna would likely misinterpret the situation if she found outNorah added But Im still not accustomed to itSean asserted confidently Youll get used to it soonHe added And feel free to call me SeanNorah bowed her head murmuring softly Alright then Sean She couldnt understand why he had suddenly broached the topic After all they werent that close were theySean smiled satisfied with the outcomeSuddenly Norah remembered that Sean had a date with that beautiful woman before theirdinner Her racing heart gradually calmed downNorah averted her gaze and asked I accidentally saw someone inviting you out to dinner Did you accept the invitationSeans smile faltered A hint of impatience flickered in his eyes Shes not importantIf it wasnt important why did he agree to have dinner with that woman Norah doubted his statementReally Norah gently inquired So you didnt dine with herSean patiently clarified I was about to cook for myself when you texted meAh I understand Contemplating the elegant and professional appearance of that beautiful woman Norahs demeanor turned chilly as she hastily finished her meal Ive finished Sean youre free to go nowNo hurry Phillip hasnt returned yet Ill stay a bit longer Standing up Sean rolled his sleeves and cleared the table of bowls and plates I can wash the dishes Ive got timeNorah reached out to halt him Sean youre my guest I cant allow you to do the dishes IIIhandle itSean persisted and bypassed Norah heading to the kitchen Norah its no trouble Its just washing dishesThe tall man in a suit stood by the kitchen sink meticulously washing the dishes His attire contrasted sharply with the kitchen yet Norahs heart raced at the sight Despite Seans attire and wealth here he was washing dishes in her kitchenShould I store them in the cupboard His deep raspy voice broke her reverieYesmSean wiped the water spots from the dishes with a fresh cloth his expression serious Suddenly Norah recalled Derek the drunken man who seldom did chores and frequently criticized her Those memories felt distantSean also tidied up the table As he left Norah noticed oil stains on his gray suit Pointing at his chest she remarked You have oil stains on yourIf Norah wasnt mistaken Seans suits were all tailored They were exorbitantly priced and thecleaning costs were considerableSean glanced down and replied nonchalantly Its no problem Ill take it off and wash itNorah reclined on the sofa cradling a pillow Meanwhile Sean settled on the opposite end of the sofa