Chapter 1655
Damian mused that encountering someone you genuinely adore was a blessing from the heavens. Yet, even Cupid, in all his wisdom, sometimes misfired his love arrows, as was the case with him and Norah.
Norah was young, sheltered, and naive to the workings of the world, mistaking novelty for love and often diving in headfirst without a second thought.
But he was different. He couldn’t take advantage of her innocence.
Otherwise, he would have a hard time explaining it to Estelle!
Xavier put down his phone and lit up a cigarette, inhaling the smoke deeply to numb his restless emotions.
C City
There were no dazzling city lights in the mountains, making the moon appear even brighter.
The round moon hung between the mountains and the treetops, its soft glow, like silver light, illuminating the entire courtyard.
Yesterday, Wade had lanterns hung throughout the yard. When night fell and the lanterns were lit, the festive spirit was even more palpable.
“The table was laden with assorted fruits and pastries. Jonathan was engaged in conversation with Mr. Jarvis. Estelle and Emily sat under the porch
chatting, while Kya scampered around the yard, her clear laughter melting hearts.
Wade had the kitchen warm up some apple cider, and a variety of seafood dishes were prepared. This was their way of celebrating the Festival
Mr. Jarvis and Jonathan were deep in conversation when Kya, having caught a cicada, ran over to show them her find, exclaiming that she had found a fat black butterfly
Jonathan’s phone vibrated. It was a video call from Carson.
Upon answering, he saw Carson in what appeared to be the private room of the Midnight Bar, his handsome face slightly flushed with alcohol. “Jonah, are you coming over tonight?”
Jonathan chuckled lightly, “Not tonight, I’m in C City”
“C City?” Carson nodded, “I forgot, you’ve been spending the holiday in C City these past few years.”
He heard a child’s laughter in the background and asked, smiling, “Is that Kya?”
At his words, Charlie, who had been looking at his phone behind Carson, immediately looked up.
Jonathan responded, “Yes, Emily and Kya came along”
“I thought so!” Carson, phone in hand, walked over to Charlie, “Charlie, Kya’s here!
Charlie looked indifferent, his gaze falling on the video showing the quaint courtyard where Emily and Estelle could be vaguely seen sitting and chatting under the wooden porch.
Emily didn’t go home for the holiday, but why was she in C City?
Of course, her affairs were none of his business!
His eyes flashed with a hint of coldness as he was about to push Carson away. Suddenly, Kya ran into the frame, her rosy cheeks appearing on the video. and she called out in her childish voice, “Uncle Charlie!”
Charlie’s hardened heart softened in an instant, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face. “Kya!”
“I’m here at Mr. Jarvis’ house for the holiday with Mommy. Are you coming?” Kya innocently asked. “It’s so much fun here, there are big fish and a fat black butterfly that can even make sounds!”
Kya showed the cicada in her hand to Charlie on the screen.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Someone needs to send a new picture of Trevor to Oliver and Luke so that they will get their requested reports to Gonzalez asap. If they didn't know, now they know what awaits them if they continue to disrespect and NOT follow orders....
Well, well, well. I love how Gonzalez sent out the warning that he's the CEO and either they will acknowledge him as such or get their due diligence. I'm waiting to see how the Franco family will be walking on eggs and come into a new understanding of Gonzalez taking charge. Thank you so much for the five updates....
Adrian is hoping that he has a chance with Norah and will do everything and anything in his power to keep Norah and Xavier apart....
Thank you for the updates. I hope that Norah will remember Xavier and their relationship before the accident and that they will ever be to....
Thank you, thank you for the updates today, which is also my birthday. The saga continues. I really want Norah and Xavier to be together... but he has to want Norah....
May we have updates please. Thank you....
Why can't m Xavier just admit that he loves Norah...
Why can't m Xavier just admit that he loves Norah...
Norah took Estelle to tutor her brother. Both of them are around the same age. So why is Janice and Xavier father feel that there's an age gap for Norah and Xavier. L I know they will be together....
Norah isn't a girl, but a twenty -five year old beautiful woman that loves Xavier Fleming/Gonzalez/Hanson....