A Night To Remember novel (Diane and Norman) novel Chapter 29

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It was Norman—Emilia had actually lured her into meeting Norman here. “You’ve gone too far, Emilia!” Diane was enraged by this, and she shook off Emilia’s hand after reaching the end of her patience.

Meanwhile, Emilia furrowed her brows with a look of displeasure. “What’s wrong? I know a little about what happened between you and Norman. Isn’t this Stella’s fault, that homewrecker? It’s completely normal, though! Isn’t it normal for a talented young man with handsome looks and a decent paying job like Norman to have a few women eyeing him? Mom said it’s not easy to preserve a marriage, Diane, so you shouldn’t keep talking about getting a divorce. You two may have a talk with each other, and I shan’t bother you guys any longer. By the way, Norman…” she said while turning to look at Norman with a grin. “Thanks for the bag.” She lifted the dark green sheepskin satchel on her back and patted it.

Diane fumed with rage when she saw the satchel. “Did you lure me here just for a bag? Aren’t you my younger sister, Emilia?”

“I am. I’m just doing this for your own good. After all, Norman told me that he’s realized his mistakes. Ain’t I right, Norman?”

Upon hearing Emilia’s words, Norman—who had risen to his feet—nodded repeatedly with a placating smile. “Yeah, you’re right. I know that what happened before is all my fault, Diane. I have let you down, so I’m here today to apologize to you.”

As he walked up to Diane, Emilia said delightedly with a clap of her hands, “All right, I can be considered to have saved a broken marriage. You two may talk since I’m leaving. By the way Diane—don’t forget about getting me a job.” Having reminded her sister as if she was rightful to do so, she turned around and actually left. Before she went off, she even closed the door of the private room.

Norman was wearing a broad smile, but Diane didn’t even bother to look at him right now. She also turned around without a word, but before she could take a step, he suddenly jumped in front of her, stretched out his hands, and stopped her. “Now that you’re here, are you going to leave without saying a word to me, Diane?”

“What else can we talk about?” Diane looked up and glared at him.

The smile on Norman’s face had faded; it was replaced by an expression that Diane found hard to describe. His smile had a trace of irony and resignation to it, and it seemed like the shameless expression that local bullies and loafers wore while pestering ladies on the streets. “Diane, it’s only been a few days since we got a divorce. Wouldn’t it be improper for you to be so cruel just days after getting out of my bed?”

“Get out of my way, Norman.” Diane furiously stretched out her hands and shoved Norman away, but he took this opportunity to grab her wrist. With a sharp pull, he swept her into his arms.

The sudden hug made Diane panic, and it gave her goosebumps all over her body. “What are you trying to do?” Panic showed in her eyes spontaneously. Meanwhile, Norman smiled as he lowered his head and stared at the face that he once disliked but was now interested in. “Don’t worry, I won’t do anything to you today. I just want to bargain with you.”

Diane was very irritated; she struggled fiercely a few times but didn’t manage to break free of Norman’s hold. “Shoot.”

Norman asked, “Now that you’re Christopher’s wife, I won’t pester you for this. However, isn’t it too much of you to treat me like this right now? I got promoted to director at NG Enterprise with my own capabilities, yet I’ve been removed from my position because of a word from you. A day together as husband and wife means endless devotion for the rest of your life, Diane. Is this how you’re treating me?” A fierce glint flickered in his eyes as he spoke, his arms tightening around Diane like a rope to such an extent that she was almost suffocating.

Diane retorted, “You know in your heart that we got a divorce because you cheated on me with Stella in the first place, so I’m not to blame, Norman. As for your position as a director, I can only say that I know nothing about it. If you feel indignant about this, you should go to Mr. Waddington or Christopher. Only these two people have the capability to put you back in that position, not me.”