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Biting her lip, she followed them, choosing a seat two places removed from Sean.
Susanna reached for sfood, saying, “Frank filledin on your predicament. Considering how kind Sean has
been, you should show sgratitude. What are you trying to achieve with these antics? Trying to climb the
ranks?”
Marlene mustered a polite smile, though it appeared increasingly forced. “I'm truly thankful to Sean. | only wish
to look after him. I’m not sure what you mean by ‘climbing the ranks.”
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Tucking her hair behind her ear, Marlene revealed her comely side profile. Her eyes, slightly reddened from the
tears, accentuated her fragile appearance.
Yet, her display of vulnerable beauty didn’t catch anyone else’s attention at all.
Phillip served sfood into Susanna’s bowl, advising, “Eat more, talk less, or you might upset your stomach.”
“If my stomach does hurt, it’s your job to massage it,” Susanna retorted.
She gave Phillip a playful wink, but her demeanor quickly turned frosty as she addressed Marlene.
“Humph, you know exactly what I'm getting at, Marlene. Don’t even think about trying to get close to Sean. |
might not have realized before, but now you're just setting yourself up for disappointment.”
Susanna cast a disdainful glance at Marlene. She had no desire to give this conniving woman another look.
Unfortunately, it was Sean who had brought this trouble upon them.
“Sean, any idea when Norah might be back?”
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Marlene’s expression stiffened in shock. The “Norah” Susanna mentioned was none other than Norah Wilson,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmwho had been missing for over a year. Rumors had been swirling that she was dead.
Why did it sound like Norah was still alive and could return at any moment?
Sean set his fork down and met Marlene’s gaze briefly.
“We'll talk about it once Norah's situation is more stable, Susanna. For now, try not to worry.”
“How can | not worry? I've been longing for her return for a long time.” Susanna’s tone was both serious and
determined. “We're all eagerly awaiting her return.”
Marlene felt a shiver of intrigue. Had she stumbled upon a significant secret?
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