Chapter 1648


    Xavier let his hand fall, but the warmth from Norah’s touch continued to spread through his fingertips,


    and he intentionally kept a stern expression on his face, “Had enough fun yet? Go home now. Don’t


    make your parents worry”


    Norah’s smile faded, her face turning somber, “I haven’t seen you for days, and just when I can spend


    a little time with you, you tell me to leave!”


    She lowered her eyshes, I’ve missed you so much. I dream of you every night I had to came up the


    excuse of delivering pies to see you!”


    Xavier wanted to say something, but the words got stuck in his throat


    ‘Canl spend Thanksgiving with you?” Norah asked cautiously, “We could have a drink and watch the


    starry sky tonight!”


    “No!” Xavier responded resolutely, “You should get back home now!”


    The hopeful expression on Norah’s face quickly turned into disappointment, “Well, I’m leaving then. But


    can you at least reply to my goodnight message? I can’t sleep if you don’t


    Ever since Norah confessed her feelings to Xavier, she would send him ‘good morning’ when she woke


    up and goodnight before she went to bed. But Xavier never replied.


    Just like her feelings for him, but he never responded to it. Yet she refused to give up!


    Tim leaving. Don’t forget to have some pies tonight!” Norah’s mood rebounded quickly, and she waved


    at Xavier, and headed out with her bag.


    Xavier didn’t turn around. He heard Norah saying goodbye to Zachary in the hallway.


    He leaned against the flower arbor, raised a hand to pinch his brow, and suddenly, his heart was in


    turmoil.


    Later that evening.


    Xavier returned to the Hanson family, and as soon as he entered, he heardughter in the living room,


    suggesting that guests had arrived. “You’re back!”


    Yvonne’s mother, Mya, stood up with a warm smile, “Is it hot outside?”


    She then turned to the servant, instructing. “Addy, bring some iced honey lemonade!”


    “No need, I don’t like sweet things.” Xavier responded coldly.


    “Yes, yes. You’ve never liked sweets since you were a child.” Myaughed. She then introduced Xavier


    to their visitors, “This is my cousin, and this is Daisy. You’ve met her before


    Daisy Porter stood up, feeling a bit awkward as she looked at Xavier “Hi, Mr. Hanson!”


    She had onlyter learned that Xavier was indeed the heir of the Hanson family, someone her aunt


    tried to win over. She regretted her rushed decisions during their previous date and came to visit with


    the intention of making amends..


    Daisy’s mother looked at Xavier with excitement. She hadn’t fared as well as Mya Though The Porters


    were also in business, it had always been struggling, nowhere near the size and sess of the


    Hanson family.


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    Xavier didn’t react to the Porters enthusiasm and didn’t even acknowledge Daisy’s greetings. He turned


    and headed for his study.


    Yvonne sat on the couch and saw the Porters’ cautious yet greedy demeanor. She scoffed, wondering


    if her mother was losing her mind. With Daisy’sck of grace and refinement, it was a dream to think


    she could get Xavier’s attention.


    over the family business.


    Mr. Hanson was pleased to see Xavier. After a few words of small talk, he tried to persuade Xavier to


    responded halfheartedly. Seeing Xavier remained adamant, Mr. Hanson sighed. He knew his son’s


    reservations ran deep, and there was no point in forcing the issue. Because of the guests, Mr. Hanson


    booked a banquet at a restaurant. That night, the family went out for dinner together,


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