Norah's eyes darted around, a mixture of defiance and resignation, but she didn't dare to talk back.
Jonathan continued, "I let youe to the shop, but it wasn't so you could find a boyfriend!"
Norah knew she couldn't hide anything from him. She mustered up her courage, lifted her head, looking Jonathan straight in the
eye, and confessed, "Jonathan, | really, really like Xavier!"
Jonathan's expression turned stern, "How long has this been going on?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCaught off guard, Norah immediately shook her head, "It's not what you think; we're not together!"
Jonathan raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
Norah said dejectedly, "lI mean, it's just a crush. Xavier doesn't like me."
Jonathan was silent. He couldn't tell if he was more angry or annoyed, and he reached to cover his forehead, "Then cut it out, and
don't youe here again!"
"Why?" Norah was getting anxious, "I have the right to pursue love!"
Jonathan replied, "Your parents aren't home, and I'm responsible for you. Be a good girl, you and Xavier aren't right!"
Norah frowned, "Why is that?"
"The age, the experience, it's all wrong!"
Norah challenged, "You think Xavier is too old for me? Then how much older are you than Estelle, huh? Howe it's okay for you
two to get married, but when it's my turn, it's not right?"
Jonathan's gaze on Norah grew even colder. Norah, feeling the intensity of his stare, involuntarily took a step back.
A message suddenly popped up on Jonathan's phone. He glanced at it; it was from Estelle.
[Don't be too harsh on Norah!]
Jonathan's face softened a bit, and he texted back.
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