Chapter 1646


    “In his room making a call, Zachary casually said as he opened a box of pies and asked Damian. “What


    vor would you like?”


    I’m not hungry now. Save it forter!” Damian replied.


    “I’m going to the backyard to check my roses Norah, with a pies in hand, headed towards the


    backyard.


    Upstairs, Xavier sat in a wicker chair on the balcony, basking in the sunlight, almost dozing off


    After a while, His phone vibrated, and hezily opened one eye to check it. His expression somber; it


    was a call from his father, urging him toe home for the festival. This was the third call from his


    father since yesterday.


    He picked up the call, I’ve already told you I’m noting home. Celebrate without me!”


    “Xavier, today is a day for family reunions. How can you note back? We haven’t celebrated


    Thanksgiving together for years,” Mr. Hanson’s voice trembled. “You know my health condition isn’t


    great. Perhaps this is ourst Thanksgiving together. Could you just fulfill this wish of mine?”


    Xavier reached for his cigarettes, his face showing visible indifference. It’s just Thanksgiving. Is it that


    important?”


    “For you, you have many more Thanksgivings ahead. But for me, celebrating Thanksgiving Day with


    you are bing increasingly scarce,” Mr. Hanson said solemnly.


    “Fine,” Xavier lit his cigarette with a match, and then checked his wristwatch, I’ll be back at six.”


    “Great! That’s great!” Mr. Hanson repeated, “We’ll be waiting for you.”


    “Fine. Bye”


    Xavier hung up, nning to spend a short while with them at home and then return. He had no


    connection to that family, and he had no intention of encountering Mya and her daughter.


    After finishing his cigarette, Xavier went downstairs.


    Damian and his staff were arranging the pies. When they saw Xaviering down, they invited him to


    enjoy the pies.


    “Where did thesee from?” Xavier asked in a soft tone.


    Norah brought them!” Zachary replied with a heartyugh.


    “She’s here?” Xavier raised an eyebrow slightly, “Where is she?”


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    Just as Zachary was about to respond, Damian jumped in, “Norah juste to deliver these pies. She


    probably want to stay at home for the festival.” Xavier’s expression remained unchanged, he nodded


    and nced at the ples on the table, “You guys go ahead and enjoy


    She hade, but she left without saying hello to him?


    Xavier found it somewhat strange.


    He couldn’t quite ce the feeling that arose within him. He turned and headed towards the backyard.


    Once Xavier was out of earshot, Zachary turned to Damian, “Why did you say Norah had left?”


    Damian smirked, “Did any of you notice that Norah seems to have a thing for our boss?”


    They showed signs of realization and excitement.


    “Yeah, Norah is particrly nice to boss!”


    “Norah always sticks to the boss!”


    “She always thinks of the boss first when there’s something good to eat or drink.”


    As they all chimed in, Zachary found it hard to believe, “Our boss sees Norah as a little sister. Besides,


    they have a ten-year age gap


    Damian lowered his voice, “Whether it’s true or not, let’s pretend we don’t know. Norah is a young girl


    and she’s sensitive. Don’t let our joking around seare her off.”


    “Agree” Everyone said.


    Zachary chuckled, “If our boss actually marries Norah. It’ll be like the ugly duckling turning into a


    swan!”


    “Can’t you speak more elegantly?” Damian rolled his eyes. That’s used to describe women. For our


    boss, it should be something more elegant, like being a kept man!”