Chapter 515 Taking A Step Back

Luna came closer to Shayla and patted her head. "Norah, look at Shayla. Isn't she looking healthier? As a mother, my biggest fear is my child falling ill. Are you refusing my gift because you dislike Shayla?"

Shayla silently wrapped her arms around Norah's thigh, her eyes slowly

becoming misty. "Auntie, I like you."

Her eyes glittered with tears, but she kept them at bay, refusing to let them spill over.

"I'll be a good girl. Auntie, please don't dislike me, okay?"

Shayla's tearful voice and obedience tugged at Norah's heart. Could she skip getting married and pregnant and directly be blessed with an adorable and well-behaved child like Shayla?

"Shayla, don't cry. I'm just talking to your mommy. Be good."

While comforting Shayla, Norah glared at Luna coldly, not a hint of warmth visible in her eyes.

"Luna, I don't want to have this conversation again. Remember, I don't have any relation to your family anymore."

"Oh, Norah, you misunderstand me. I'm genuinely thankful for your help with

Shayla. I've not got you anything expensive. It's just some fruit. If you accept

this token, I'll feel more at ease."

Indeed, one section of the bag was transparent, revealing red apples inside. "This is not anything valuable. Please take it."

Luna quickly thrust the gift bag into Norah's hands. "If you're unwilling to have a relationship with me, you have an even bigger reason to accept the gifts. Shayla, let's leave. Say goodbye to Auntie Norah."

Shayla tightened her arms around Norah's thigh. "Auntie, come home, eat..." "She won't be coming home with us, sweetheart. Come to Mommy."

Once Luna saw Norah accept the apples, she didn't want to linger and pester Norah. She wanted to be on her way with Shayla. However, Shayla was determined to stay.

Since Shayla wasn't her child, Norah hardened her heart. She decisively handed Shayla's tiny body to Luna and strode away without a backward glance.

Clinging to her mother's neck, Shayla choked out, "Mommy, Does Auntie

Norah not like me?" Sometimes she felt that Norah didn't like her, echoing her mother's

occasional sentiments.

Luna watched Norah walk away, not concerned about the child's feelings at all.

"It's okay. Mommy loves you. Let's go home."

Luna had just taken a few steps when her phone rarig. Seeing the caller ID, she quickly took her daughter to the stairwell and answered the call eagerly.

"Honey, are you done with work?"

"Yeah. How long will you stay in Glophia? Aren't you planning on returning?" Before Luna could respond, Dooley abruptly added, "It's okay if you don't come

back. I'll send you the divorce agreement..."

"Don't! Honey, you don't know about this, but my family has gained the support of the Scott family and is doing really well now. We've got numerous projects lined up."

"You two families have formed an alliance?" Dooley perked up. The Scott family was one of the wealthiest families in Glophia. Being able to collaborate with them was noteworthy.

"Yeah, during the time you've been away, the relationship between Norah and my family has improved. Otherwise, my dad wouldn't have been able to bag projects from the Scott family..."

Luna immediately bragged about the strong ties between her family and the Scott family. She knew this was essential to preventing the divorce.

She would never divorce Dooley and become a laughingstock. Even though the path Luna had chosen was covered with thorns, she was willing to walk through it on her knees.

As expected, Dooley believed Luna and assured her that if his company could collaborate with the Scott family, he would never bring up divorcing her again. Luna disconnected the call and her fingers tightened around her phone. She felt that today's situation was taking a step back for better future communication. By interacting more, her bond with Norah would surely strengthen.