NovelEnglishChapter 196:
“What's going on?” Sean asked as he placed a piece of lobster on Norah's plate. “What's next for us today?”
Norah looked up, slowly taking a bite of the lobster and savoring its sweet tenderness. “Phillip’s taking photos of
us, probably for Susanna. Later, | plan to visit Alice in the hospital. What about you, Sean?” She still used his first
name, despite their new intimacy.
Sean paused, his utensils suspended in midair, giving her a look that mixed a little complaint with affection.
“Honey, now that we're together, why do you still callSean? | want something more intimate, and only you
can callthat way.”
“What should | call you?” Norah asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
“What would you like to call me?” Sean responded, his expression hopeful.
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Norah set down her fork and knife, thinking for a brief moment. “May | call you darling?”
Sean's agreement was immediate. “Yes, that’s 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
now showing her a level of attention that left her speechless for a moment.
As 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 them.”
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The photo Susanna shared captured a moment of Sean serving food to Norah, their closeness and warmth
evident even through the screen.
Sean, in particular, exuded an air of tender care. Norah was eager to show Susanna’s post to Sean while he was
still enjoying his meal. “Look, Susanna put this up,” she said, holding her phone out to him.
Sean studied the photo, his thumb affectionately brushing over Norah's face on the screen.
“That's 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, Sean's 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 moment had been a quiet agreement in the park.
“Not in the slightest,” Norah reassured him, locking her phone and setting it aside. “To me, the sincerity of the
moment is what counts, not the setting or the spectacle.” She had seen both ends of the spectrum, from
hardship to luxury. Luxury wasn’t what she was after. It was the connection between them that mattered most.
Then, Norah added, “Just so you know, there's a three-month trial period. If we find we're not a good match after
that, we can part as friends.”
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Sean, taken aback, protested, “You didn’t 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 trial.
Reaching out in concern, he asked, “Have | done something wrong?”
Norah's response was gentler, her calm gaze meeting his. “This trial is for both of us.”
“It’s a chance to really see if we're right for each other.” She believed in Sean’s qualities but also knew that
compatibility went beyond mere excellence. True partnership needed to be tested.
Sean paused, considering the situation. A three-month trial, he reasoned, should be nothing if he truly
envisioned a future with Norah.
“Alright,” he agreed, his resolve firming. As he gazed at Norah's face, a silent promise formed in his heart. He
vowed to cherish her always.
“Are you done eating? Darling, do you have plans, or will you joinat the hospital?” Norah asked.
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