Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)

Chapter 2355



Carol felt a chill run down her spine!

Norah laughed, "You like Mr. Hanson, so money's not an issue, right?"

Forcing a smile, Carol replied, "Of course, of course!"

After sitting for just a few minutes, Carol changed back into her sneakers and headed towards the court, calling out, "Larry, Larry, stop playing!"

Larry, having taken a rough beating this time, halted at Carol's shout, "What's wrong?"

Clutching her head and grimacing, Carol said, "I've suddenly got a terrible headache, I want to go home."

"Go home?" Larry glanced towards Norah, reluctant to leave, "Why the sudden headache? The hotel has a clinic, maybe you should see a doctor." Carol gave Larry a meaningful look, "My stomach hurts too, I feel awful all over, let's just go home."

Xavier chimed in, "If Ms. Cicely isn't feeling well, you should probably head back."

Carol gave Xavier a faint smile, her previous warmth replaced by a noticeable distance.

Left with no choice, Larry bid Xavier farewell and waved at Norah, "Norah, my sister's not feeling well, I've got to take her home. We'll chat on WhatsApp."

Norah waved back, "Bye!"

Larry took Carol and left.

Xavier turned to Norah, "What did you say to her?"

Something was clearly off with Carol.

Norah, hands behind her back and tilting her head with a sly smile, asked, "First, tell me, are you mad or pleased?"

Xavier shot her a glance and smirked, walking towards a bench.

Norah's lips curved into a smile as her eyes sparkled, following him.

***

Carol buckled her seatbelt in the passenger seat, looking drained, "Let's go home."

Larry frowned, "What's really going on? Are you actually sick?"

"No!" Carol said sternly, "The matchmaking is over, why stay?"

"How is it over?" Larry was confused, "I thought you liked that Gonzalez guy!"

"What's the point of liking?" Carol vented, "The Hanson family's business is also in the red, just like us, hoping a marriage alliance would solve the financial woes. Doyou have the money?"

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Her frustration grew, "Madame actually hid the real situation of the family from us. I thought was decent, but I was so

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Larry was taken aback, "That can't be right. The Hanson family's business is huge, how could they be broke?"

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bankrupt, nothing surprising there. Plus, covering a big company's losses requires even more money. Let's not get involved in this mess!" Caroooked dejected, "Too bad, I really liked that Gonzalez."

Larry grinned, "That Norah girl isn't bad either!"

"Just have fun with her, don't get serious. Dad is also counting on you to marry someone of equal social standing." Carol warned.

As Larry drove away from the hotel, he scoffed, "Don't worry, can't take a girl like that seriously, a few nights is all!"This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Carol listlessly gazed out the window, nonchalantly saying, "Then, good luck with that."

***

Once the Raye siblings had left, Norah felt relieved, grabbing her racket with a smile, "Let's you and me play!"

"Just don't cry when you lose!" Xavier retorted.

"Pfft!" Norah shot back, "I won a tennis championship in school, you know."

Xavier laughed, "I can see that, you're pretty good!"

Buoyed by Xavier's praise, Norah beamed, "You're not too bad yourself!"

After exchanging compliments, they headed to the court, ready to play.