TimeNovelChapter 323:
“Riss claimed he’d stay single foreven after | left. He pleaded forto return, but my feelings had faded.
When | saw him, all | felt was disappointment,” Alice spoke deliberately.
“Now that I'm in Cesland, I'll ponder things with him carefully.”
Norah gently dabbed Alice's tears with a handkerchief, noticing Alice’s rapid breathing and the slight tremors
from her intense crying. She quickly tossed the handkerchief onto the bed, retrieved a paper bag from the
cabinet, and placed it over Alice’s head. “Listen to me, Alice. Breathe slowly.”
Alice’s intense crying had caused respiratory distress, prompting Norah to instruct Alice on slow breathing to
prevent complications. Alice’s breathing gradually steadied as she listened to Norah's calming words.
“Don’t put down the bag just yet.” Norah placed a comforting hand on Alice’s shoulder. “Back then, you were the
top operative in the organization. How did you go from that to a vulnerable woman trapped in a relationship with
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So much had unfolded in Alice’s life during the times Norah wasn’t part of it. Norah's own romantic life was just
as complicated as Alice’s. The only difference was that Derek hadn't loved her even after their divorce.
As she observed Alice's continued tears, Norah fell silent, reflecting on her own experiences. She began to
realize her prior confusion regarding love and gratitude.
Before marrying Derek, Norah conducted a thorough investigation into his character. She discovered his devotion
to his elders at hand his decisive nature in the company. Through this process, she gradually developed
feelings for him.
Aware of his vegetative state, she chose to marry him without any hesitation. Her intention wasn’t to gain
anything, but to provide him with excellent care. She was willing to commit to their relationship if things went
smoothly. But the world is unpredictable, and those fantasies ultimately turned out to be delusions.
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“I won't judge your bond with Riss. It’s your call. My priority is your well-being,” Norah emphasized to Alice.
Norah recounted her past calmly, maintaining a tone that remained unchanged, almost as if she were narrating
a story about a stranger. Upon hearing Norah's history, Alice found solace. It becevident that Norah's
previous relationship had also been quite painful.
They openly exchanged their life stories with each other. Alice lifted the paper bag from her head and made eye
contact with Norah, leading to spontaneous laughter. They shared laughter without understanding the reason,
simply finding joy in each other's company.
Norah expressed, “Alice, we'll all heal and move on. We deserve better.” The determination in her words was
palpable.
Alice nodded in agreement and responded, “Absolutely!” Though the past felt burdensome, they both believed in
a brighter future.
Alice and Norah reclined on the bed, engaging in an open conversation about various topics.
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“Norah, what if you and Sean break up?” Alice asked.
“I'll disappear from his life entirely, just like you did.”
“What about your fame? Will you be okay with stepping back?”
“Fis superficial. It holds no importance to me.”
“That's just your character.”
The night deepened, and their laughter gradually faded. The moon disappeared behind the clouds, and the world
was enveloped in silence, broken only by their gentle breathing in the room.
The following day arrived. As the sun rose, golden light began to filter through, rousing those who had been
asleep through the night. A beam of sunlight found its way through the window's crevice, prompting the curtain
to be drawn open, filling the room with brightness.
“Alice, wake up!” Norah announced cheerfully.
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