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43- Bitterness
"It's none of your damn business!" Shane-Leo roared, his voice laced with frustration as he attempted to shove Anderson away."There's no need to get worked up, Shane-Leo," Anderson scoffed, seemingly unaffected by the altercation."Nobody wants to see you right now – not her mother, not her father. You're just wasting your time. If you go in there, you'll only end up embarrassed!" Anderson continued, his tone dismissive and cold.Shane-Leo, his anger reaching its boiling point, turned to face Anderson. Biting his bottom lip, he hissed, "Shit!" before storming back to his car. Once inside, he punched the steering wheel twice in quick succession, his rage palpable, before speeding away from the scene.Anderson couldn't help but smirk as he watched Shane-Leo's taillights fade into the distance. Although he knew he would eventually have to allow the two of them to be together – after all, Shane-Leo was the only one capable of reviving Norah's floundering company – he would find a way to
42- Challenge
"Hands off deck!" Anderson snapped, his patience wearing thin. Lowering his voice, he continued, "Don't do anything to Shane-Leo yet. I will handle everything myself, understood?""Yes, sir," the goon replied, his tone subdued.Anderson hung up the phone, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, and sighed deeply. "Damn," he groaned, moving back towards the door. "I really need to be careful, so they won't grow any more suspicious of me."Anderson pushed the door open, and the hushed conversation between mother and daughter came to an abrupt halt. They turned to face him, and Norah's mother managed a strained smile before redirecting her attention to her ailing husband on the bed."How is he?" Anderson inquired, his voice tinged with concern. "Has he responded to—"His words were cut short as Norah's father began to shake uncontrollably, frothy bubbles escaping from his mouth. Norah cried out in alarm, and her mother sprang into action, bolting out of the room to summon the doctor.
41- Don't do it
Shane-Leo drove Norah to her parents' home, but instead of accompanying her inside, he opted to remain in the car. "I'd rather stay here," he stated, a hint of unease in his voice. "I don't want to intrude on your family's privacy."Norah frowned, rolling her eyes. "Why? You're not doing anything wrong. What's so bad about checking up on a sick man?""No, I'm fine here," Shane-Leo insisted, shaking his head. "Please shut the car door. Thank you.""You really don't want to come?" Norah pressed, her concern evident in her voice."I'm very serious," Shane-Leo maintained, his gaze unwavering. "I'll wait for you until you're done. Don't worry about me."Reluctantly, Norah nodded her head in acceptance. "Fine then, suit yourself. And good luck." She closed the car door and made her way towards the house.As Norah entered her childhood home, she was greeted by a sense of familiarity, tinged with a hint of sadness. She proceeded directly to her father's bedroom, where a nurse was attending to
40 Tension
Norah and Shane-Leo sat at the dining table, sharing a meal while Anderson lingered by the refrigerator."Are you sure you don't want him to join us?" Norah asked, concern etched on her features."What?" Shane-Leo scoffed, his tone incredulous. "He's already eaten at your mother's place, just as you said. There's no need for him to join us.""I understand, but don't you think it's a bit awkward having him standing there, watching us eat?" Norah pressed, her discomfort evident.Shane-Leo dismissed her concerns with a wave of his hand. "It's just Anderson. That insufferable peace disruptor." He hissed, averting his gaze.Norah released a soft sigh and returned her focus to her meal."So, when is he leaving?" Shane-Leo inquired, his irritation mounting. "Hasn't he already dropped you off at home?"Anderson scoffed, pushing himself away from the refrigerat
39 Everything wrong
"Is that him?" Anderson inquired, concern lacing his voice.Norah, exasperated, let out a dismissive scoff as she pulled away from him. "You must be out of your mind. Let's go!" She ordered, striding away with purpose.Anderson hastily followed, fishing his car keys from his pocket. "Is that him?" he pressed, doing his best to match her quickening pace.Norah hissed through gritted teeth, "And what if it is? Well, it's not. That doesn't sound like the honk of his car, surely."Together, they settled into Anderson's car and made their way towards Norah's parents' house. The moment they stepped through the door, Norah called out, "Mother!"Her mother, startled by Norah's sudden appearance, flinched before composing herself and approaching her daughter. "Norah, what are you doing here? I thought you said you didn't want to come over.""Not after I heard Dad collapsed,"
38 Villain
"What the hell are you doing here, Anderson?" Norah demanded, her voice laced with irritation as she marched up to him. "What do you want?"Anderson pushed himself off the tree, taking a step closer to her as his smile widened. "I'm here for you, Norah." he replied.Norah scoffed, crossing her arms defensively. "Well, I'm not interested in your games or your smooth-talking. You need to leave before Shane-Leo finds you here. It would cause a disaster for both of us.""Come on, Norah," Anderson cajoled, his tone suggestive as he reached out to brush a stray lock of hair from her face. "Shane-Leo doesn't even care about me, you don't need to get worried."Norah recoiled from Anderson's touch, her gaze hardening as she narrowed her eyes. "Who said I was worried about you? Just leave, Anderson. I can't believe you came here only to spew nonsense."Anderson chuckled, shaking his head in amusemen
37 A mistake
In the tranquility of that morning, Norah was still wrapped in the warm embrace of slumber when her phone suddenly rang, piercing through the silence of the bedroom. Stirring awake, she squinted at the screen, recognizing her parents' number. With a deep sigh, she reluctantly answered the call."What is it, Mother?" Norah asked, a hint of irritation in her voice. "I've told you, I'm doing just fine."Her mother's tone was sharp and disapproving. "You must have lost your mind, young lady. How can you be fine staying at your ex-husband's place? Come back home, for goodness' sake!"Norah groaned, her frustration mounting. "Mother, can you please stop overreacting? Even Father isn't behaving this way. And haven't I told you before? There's something important that I must achieve here with Shane-Leo, so please stop pestering me with your unnecessary calls, insisting that I return. You should be more concerned about my welfare inste
36 Ex-wife
Shane-Leo found himself unable to shake the memory of the kiss he had shared with Norah. He wondered if she felt as uncomfortable and awkward about the situation as he did, chastising himself for his impulsiveness."Gosh," he muttered, forcefully slapping his palm against his forehead. "That was truly foolish of me."He also couldn't help but ponder Norah's absence throughout the day. A pang of concern washed over him, and he hoped that everything was alright. Just as the thought crossed his mind, the persistent ringing of the phone ceased.Heaving a deep sigh, Shane-Leo dialed Norah's number. "Hello, Norah? What's going on?" he asked, his voice tinged with worry."Are you home?" she inquired, her tone somewhat distant. "I checked this morning, but you weren't there.""Ah, yes. I had some errands to run," he explained. "By the way, where are you? I haven't seen you all day.""I haven't been home," Norah admitted, a hint of hesitation in her voice."Where have you been, then?" Shane-Le
35 The ex-wife
Shane-Leo brought the car to a halt outside the laboratory, electing not to enter the facility as he summoned a scientist to his side. The researcher approached, a quizzical expression etched upon his features."Sir?" the scientist inquired, drawing closer to Shane-Leo. "You requested my presence?""Indeed, I did," Shane-Leo confirmed with a curt nod, producing the specimen in question. He extended his arm through the car window, offering the item to the scientist, who accepted it with a tentative hand."To what do I owe this specimen?" the scientist questioned, his curiosity evident as he examined the object before him."There is no need for inquiries," Shane-Leo snapped, annoyance tinging his voice.Recognizing his misstep, the scientist hastened to make amends. "My apologies, sir. What exactly is it that you require?"Shane-Leo released a sigh, his impatience dissipating somewhat as he c
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