Chapter 83: Nothing Like My Wife
"That would not be appropriate. Would it?" Although Nora said so, Victor could see that she was tempted by the idea. In reality, Nora was. She wanted a break from the regular arguments with Penny. But at the same time she wanted a witness. Witness to prove that she was away from the school and their house when the accident happened.
Victor chuckled when he noticed her eyes. But his heart clenched. Just how much she had suffered in her life for her to be like this.
"My father would prefer to discuss the details further. It would be taxing to come and go every time. Would it not be better that you stay here and decide everything in these two days so that you can sign the contract soon." Nora thought about it and slowly nodded.
"Then I have to trouble you." she smiled sweetly making him blink.
"Nonsense! What is there to be troubled." Nora beamed when Mrs Jhonson entered the room. The motherly vibe around her reminds her of her childhood. Alas those memories were already faded!
"Your father would be busy stirring the pot. You should go and help him." Victor rolled his eyes before standing up and giving an exaggerating salute to his mother and leaving.
Nora blinked with an open mouth. Who would believe her if she told them that Victor was so warm and dramatic in his house?
Nora looked away from the door when the lady took the seat beside her.
"So, Nora, tell me about yourself." The woman’s eyes were glittering and Nora felt a lump forming on her throat. She had anything she could share with this warm woman?