Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 3281

Looking a bit flustered, she handed the shopping bag over. "I bought some treats for Circe. Could you please give them to her for me, Ms. Simmons?"

Ms. Simmons took the bag, easily seeing how much Norah Lamont adored the little cat. "Why don't you come inside and sit for a bit?"

"No, that's okay!" Norah shook her head.

Hearing her voice, Circe trotted out of the bedroom, rubbing affectionately against Norah's legs with a happily flicking tail.

A sudden lump formed in Norah's throat. She bent down to stroke Circe's head but resisted the urge to scoop her into her arms. "Be a good girl," she whispered with a soft smile.

With that, she gently nudged Circe away, gave Ms. Simmons a polite smile of farewell, and turned to head back to her own apartment.

"Meow?"

Circe stared after Norah's retreating figure, her feline face a picture of pure, heartbroken confusion.

*

Friday arrived in the blink of an eye. Adrian Chambers, Sara, and a few others gathered at Norah's place for a get-together.

Sara and Khloe had arrived first, setting out a massive spread of garlic butter seafood boils, spicy crawfish, and various appetizers on the dining table.

Just as they finished arranging the dishes, a knock sounded at the door. "I'll get it!" Khloe volunteered eagerly.

She swung the door open, her face lighting up. "Adrian!"

Adrian walked in alongside Julia Cross, one of Norah's colleagues. They were carrying an assortment of liquor and mixers. Adrian immediately scanned the living room. "Where's Norah?"

"She's on a call!" Khloe handed Adrian a pair of house slippers with a bright smile. "Working even after she clocks out. She's turning into a total workaholic. You're working her too hard, Boss. I won't stand for it!"

Sara walked out of the kitchen, glancing toward the entryway without saying a word.

"I wouldn't dare overwork her. I'm just looking to see which blind client is refusing to let my best employee log off for the weekend," Adrian joked, stepping into the living room and nearly colliding with Sara.

Since their disastrous fallout at the 9th Mansion, running into each other was undeniably awkward.

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