Ch. 187: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life chapter 187

Chapter 187

Kevin replied casually to Norah, "If the car breaks down, just replace it with a new one. It'll make things easier for you."

Norah nodded. "Okay."

The house had plenty of cars, so switching to a simpler one seemed more practical. Something like the car the maid used for grocery runs would suit her better.

After tending to her wound, Norah stepped out of Kevin’s office, ready to call it a day.

Elodie was waiting for her outside, and the moment she saw Norah, she shouted enthusiastically, "Sister-in-law!"

Her voice immediately drew the attention of everyone in the office. Heads turned, curious eyes landing on Norah, as if trying to unravel a mystery.

Under the weight of their stares, Norah felt a wave of awkwardness. She stiffened instinctively.

Realizing her slip, Elodie quickly clamped her hand over her mouth. "Hmm… I don’t know why you don’t want me to say that," she mumbled.

"Stop shouting," Norah whispered sharply. "This is the office."

Elodie frowned, puzzled. "Why can’t I call you sister-in-law? It’s not a big deal, is it?"

"It’s just… inconvenient," Norah muttered, grabbing Elodie's arm and steering her outside.

The truth was, her position at the company was delicate. Some people knew she was Kevin’s wife, but most didn’t. Elodie blurting out "sister-in-law" like that could raise suspicions.

Once they were outside, Elodie called her "sister-in-law" again, unabashed.

Norah sighed. "Are you planning to go home anytime soon?"

Elodie grinned mischievously. "Someone’s coming to pick me up, but until then, I’ll stick with you."

"Why?" Norah asked, genuinely confused. "I’m about to leave too."

"Because you saved me," Elodie said earnestly. After a pause, she added, "I’ll never forget that. I wasn’t fair to you before."

Norah raised an eyebrow. "And does that mean your opinion of me has changed now?"

Elodie nodded eagerly. "It’s completely changed. I used to judge you, but now I see you’re not the kind of person I thought you were."

"And what kind of person was that?" Norah asked, amused.

"Well…" Elodie hesitated, then mumbled, "A bad woman…"

Norah chuckled softly. She figured Elodie’s past opinions had been influenced by Jamie’s gossip. It was natural to have biases before truly knowing someone.

Elodie, though simple-minded, had a good heart. She lacked life experience and often took people at face value.

"Remember what I said at your grandfather’s birthday party?" Norah asked.

Elodie blinked, trying to recall.

"I said I forgive you," Norah said with a smile. "I meant it then, and I mean it now."

Hearing that, Elodie lit up with joy. She grabbed Norah’s arm excitedly. "You really forgive me? Thank you! You’re so kind. I want to be your friend forever!"

Norah couldn’t help but laugh at her innocence. "Sure, but you can’t always be like this."

"Like what? Don’t you want to be my friend?" Elodie pouted, her voice tinged with disappointment.

"No, it’s not that," Norah reassured her. "I just think you need to be careful about trusting people so easily. It’s good to have a pure heart, but it can make you vulnerable."

Elodie nodded thoughtfully but quickly changed the subject. "So, should we have dinner together later?"

Norah sighed, relenting. "Alright, let’s have dinner. I’ll take you home with me."

Elodie beamed. "Really? Thank you! I didn’t think you’d forgive me so easily."

By the time they got into the car, Kevin was already in the driver’s seat, his expression dark. He glanced at them through the rearview mirror, noticing how close they’d gotten, holding hands and chatting.

Kevin’s tone was icy as he said, "Elodie, where’s your driver? Call them to pick you up."

But Elodie ignored his mood and clung to Norah. "No way! We’re eating together, and you can’t kick me out."

Norah chimed in, "We’re going to my parents’ house for dinner. I already told them I’d bring a friend."

Elodie suddenly looked worried. "Should I bring a gift? I don’t want to leave a bad impression."

Norah reassured her. "Don’t stress. My parents are easy-going, and they’ll love you."

Kevin, though clearly annoyed, said nothing and started the car. His face, however, remained visibly displeased.

Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the Whites’ home. Gwen greeted them warmly. She’d prepared an elaborate dinner, knowing Norah was bringing a guest.

"You’re back!" Gwen called out with a smile.

"Mom," Norah said, hugging her.

Jack, too, came to the door, smiling at Elodie. "Come on in and make yourself at home," he said warmly.

"Hello, Uncle! I’m Elodie," she said shyly.

But the moment Jack noticed Kevin lingering behind them, his expression darkened. His warm demeanor vanished.

"And why are you here?" Jack asked coldly.

Kevin bowed his head slightly. "Dad, I just came to drop them off."

Jack snorted. "Well, since you’ve dropped them off, you can leave now."

Ignoring the hostility, Kevin replied firmly, "I’ll be picking them up later."

Jack rolled his eyes but said nothing more, walking back inside without inviting Kevin in.

Meanwhile, Gwen turned her attention to Elodie. "What a lovely girl! Norah, it’s nice to see you making new friends. Sit down, Elodie—there’s fresh fruit on the table. Norah, peel one for her!"

"Sure," Norah said, smiling.

Jack, now seated, added, "Would you like some milk tea? I make a pretty decent one."

Elodie’s eyes widened. "Wow, Auntie, you can make milk tea? That’s amazing!"

Norah laughed. "My parents love experimenting with food now that they’re retired. If you want anything, just ask—they can probably make it."

Elodie clapped her hands. "That’s so cool! I’ll eat anything—no complaints here."

As they chatted animatedly, Kevin stood in the corner, clearly out of place. He finally tried to insert himself into the conversation.

"Mom, let me help you in the kitchen," he offered, though his tone lacked enthusiasm.