Stepping out of the Lamont family estate, Norah paused in surprise.
Across the street sat a black Wrangler. Gonzalez leaned casually against the heavy door, his head bowed as he took a drag from a cigarette. The glowing ash flickered in the morning mist like a spark of fireworks.
The sight struck Norah with a sudden, eerie sense of familiarity. It felt like a memory she couldn't quite place. As she walked closer, a fleeting image flashed through her mind.
There had been nights, staring out her bedroom window, when she thought she saw someone standing outside the wrought-iron gates, leaning against a car just like that.
The silhouette had been equally blurry, yet strikingly similar.
But she quickly brushed the thought away. She must have been imagining things. Why would Gonzalez Hanson be hanging around her house in the middle of the night?
Hearing her approach, the man looked up and crushed his cigarette. The thin morning mist seemed to reflect in his predatory gaze, making his dark eyes appear even more unfathomable.
He straightened his posture and offered a smooth explanation. "Sara had to take a detour to get here. I was closer, so I came instead."
Norah flashed a polite smile. "Thank you, Uncle Gonzalez."
Gonzalez's lips curved upward. "No need to be so polite. You tutor me every week for free, and you still haven't asked for a dime."
Her eyes were exceptionally bright, sparkling like the morning sun cutting through the fog. "Then I guess we'll both drop the formalities!"
"Get in," Gonzalez instructed. He took her backpack and tossed it onto the backseat, then efficiently loaded her wheelchair and cooler into the trunk before opening the passenger door for her.
"Norah!"
A voice called out from a distance. Norah turned around, her face breaking into a massive grin. "Grandpa!"
Gonzalez immediately stepped forward. "Mr. Lamont."
Geoffrey Lamont had just returned from his morning walk. He gave Gonzalez a brief nod and asked, "Heading out?"
"A few friends and I are going on a trip," Norah explained eagerly. "We're camping out tonight and coming back tomorrow. I already let Grandma know."

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
I would like for Norah to secretly have her memory restored and not tell anyone just to observe how everyone is trying to keep mess going....
Janice and Adrian don't want Norah to be with Xavier....
Thank you for the updates. You do keep us in suspense....
Curious as to how, what, when and where Norah will get her memory back of Xavier....
I'm so glad that Gonzalez was able to get Luke, Oliver and all others who wanted to challenge himas the CEO straight. Interesting how Xavier made reference to a girlfriend concerning his gift to Norah, but never did this before her accident. I'm grateful for the updates. Thank you...
I had a lot of catching up to do..oh buoy, what twist and turns. Loved every bit of it, thank you for keep updating the novel. Hoping for more love along the way....
May we please have updates. Thank you...
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....