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Norah gazed at the well-prepared steak on her plate, her mind flashing back to the unsettling scene from the
afternoon, causing her to feel nauseous. Having resided in the harmonious society for an extended period, it was
inevitable that she would struggle with such a tragic sight. There was a fundamental disparity between saving
lives and taking them.
“Is everything alright?” Sean halted, his gaze shifting to Norah with concern.
Norah summoned a strained smile. “Yeah, very hungry.”
“My bad,” Sean said remorsefully. “I should've asked what you preferred. | went ahead and ordered the
restaurant’s signature dishes. Take a look at the menu and pick what you fancy.”
Norah didn’t hold Sean accountable for choosing her meal. Quite the opposite, she appreciated the gentle care.
“It’s my own preference,” she replied.
Norah reached for the heavy menu from the table’s upper left corner and flipped through it, only to find nothing
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtappealing. “I'll go with the spaghetti,” she decided.
Closing the menu, she placed it back on the table. “I had a small bite with Alice. Sean, just enjoy your meal.”
Norah fibbed, opting for a white lie. When she disclosed the truth later, Sean would understand the reason
behind her lack of appetite, sparing them both unnecessary probing.
Over dinner, Norah informed Sean of her decision to extend her stay in Otland by another fortnight.
“It's alright. I'll stick around,” Sean reassured her, his gaze affectionate.
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“Wouldn't this interfere with your household chores?” Norah asked.
“I've got work to handle overseas as well. Don’t fret about me. Focus on your... ” Realizing his words sounded a
bit harsh, he quickly softened his tone. “I mean, I've got things under control. No need for you to worry about
a,
However, his attempt at gentleness didn’t fare much better. As soon as Sean finished speaking, Norah burst into
laughter. “Alright, got it.”
How had she just now discovered this side of him? He used to coff as cold and calculating, yet now he
anxiously explained himself, fearing her anger at misspoken words.
Was she unforgiving? Norah lowered her head, taking a bite of her spaghetti. Unconsciously, a smile played on
her lips.
The restaurant Sean discovered surely didn’t disappoint in the taste department. Despite the delicious offerings,
Norah's appetite was lacking. She barely made a dent in her spaghetti, leaving two-thirds untouched.
Conversely, Sean polished off his steak, even devouring half of the portion she had set aside.
As the main course was cleared away, Sean leaned back, awaiting dessert impatiently. “Now, can you reveal
what you've got in that package?”
The package wasn't particularly large, but its odor was pungent. Sean, with his keen sense of smell, found it
difficult to bear.
Norah nodded, contemplating for a moment before shaking her head. “Let's indulge in dessert first.” She had a
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmfondness for all things beautiful and a sweet tooth to match. It being her inaugural visit to this restaurant, she
was eager to sample their desserts.
Sean grinned. “You're a fan of desserts?”
“Who isn’t keen on something sweet?” Norah replied with a mysterious smile. “Letclue you in. | whip up
skiller desserts.”
“You're into baking?” he queried.
“Absolutely. I've got a knack for cooking, baking included.”
As they conversed, the restaurant's desserts arrived. A chocolate mousse cake with a drizzle of strawberry sauce
adorned the table.
Sipping his red wine, Sean abstained from the dessert before him. Sweet treats weren't to his liking, but he'd
ordered it with Norah in mind. Back when he used to bring Susanna here, Susanna adored these desserts the
most.
Norah took a bite, savoring the sweet aroma of cream that filled her mouth. It was almost overwhelmingly
saccharine.
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