Ch. 269: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life chapter 269

Chapter 269

“Blind date?” Kevin’s expression darkened as the news hit him like a thunderclap. His sharp eyes narrowed, radiating a cold, steely anger.

She hasn’t even divorced me yet, and she’s already going on blind dates?

Clenching his fists tightly, Kevin’s voice was ice-cold. “Find out who this man is. Let’s see just how good this so-called blind date can be.”

Despite the chill in his tone, his entire body was tense, barely containing the storm of emotions brewing inside. His mind reeled with thoughts of this other man trying to encroach on what was his.

Just then, Jace stepped out of his room.

Kevin’s gaze locked onto Jace like a hawk. Their eyes met, an unspoken tension crackling between them.

Jace didn’t look away; instead, his meaningful stare seemed to size Kevin up.

Kevin, unwilling to show any weakness, held his ground. Their silent exchange was brief yet charged, a battle of wills without a single word spoken.

Jace eventually broke eye contact, walking away with an air of calm indifference.

Kevin’s jaw tightened as he watched him leave. This man isn’t ordinary. And why is he still living so close to Norah?

Meanwhile, in the private dining room at the hotel, Norah was trying to navigate an awkward situation.

The man across the table introduced himself with a warm smile. “Hi, Norah, I’m Christian Godbout. I don’t know if you remember me, but when we were kids, our families were neighbors.”

Christian’s demeanor was friendly and unassuming, and he seemed genuinely happy to see her.

Gwen, clearly playing the role of matchmaker, chimed in with a nostalgic laugh. “Oh, Christian, you adored Norah when you were little. I still remember how you’d wake up from naps asking where she was so you could play together.”

The room filled with light chuckles at the memory.

Blushing slightly, Christian nodded. “Yeah, Aunt Gwen, I was pretty attached to her.”

Gwen grinned, clearly pleased with the chemistry she thought she was fostering. “You two have had a special bond since you were kids. Some things are just meant to be.”

Norah, however, wasn’t on the same page. Frowning slightly, she interrupted, “That was a long time ago, Mom. What’s the point of bringing it up now?”

Ignoring her daughter’s tone, Gwen continued, “Christian is a wonderful young man. His family lives abroad now, but after all these years, they still remember us—and you. Doesn’t that say a lot about how sincere they are?”

Norah turned to Gwen with a skeptical look. “Mom, you’re not seriously trying to set me up on a blind date, are you?”

Christian’s parents exchanged a glance, sensing Norah’s resistance. Gently, Christian’s mother, Aunt Loewen, spoke up. “Norah, we just wanted to have a nice meal and reconnect. Your mom mentioned how special you are to her, and we thought it would be lovely to meet you again.”

Feeling the tension rise, Norah took a deep breath and addressed them calmly. “Aunt Loewen, Uncle Godbout, I appreciate the thought, but I think my mom left out one crucial detail—I’m married.”

The room fell silent for a moment.

Gwen’s face stiffened, her plans unraveling before her eyes.

Christian’s parents, however, remained unfazed. With a gentle smile, Aunt Loewen said, “Oh, your mom told us. But it’s not a problem. These things happen. A marriage certificate is just a piece of paper, after all. What matters is finding the right person to share your life with.”

Norah was taken aback. “You’re saying you don’t mind?”

Christian nodded earnestly. “Norah, my parents are right. I don’t mind either. Everyone deserves a fresh start.”

Aunt Loewen leaned in, her tone reassuring. “We’re not the type to dwell on the past. We’ve lived abroad for so long, and we’ve embraced modern values. All we care about is that you’re happy and treated well. We’d love to see you thrive, Norah.”

Gwen, emboldened by their support, added, “See, Norah? Christian’s family understands. They’ll treat you like a treasure.”

Norah sighed, feeling trapped. “I appreciate your kindness, but—”

Before she could finish, the door to the private room burst open.

Kevin strode in, his presence commanding and his expression as cold as ice. “Norah hasn’t divorced me yet,” he declared, his voice firm and unyielding. “She’s still my wife.”

All eyes turned to him in shock.

Gwen shot up from her seat, her face flushed with frustration. “Kevin, what are you doing here? You weren’t invited. Leave now!”

But Kevin didn’t budge. Instead, a group of men followed him into the room, their imposing figures surrounding everyone inside.

Gwen’s voice trembled as she demanded, “Kevin, what is the meaning of this? Are you planning to threaten us?”

Despite the chaos, Kevin’s voice remained calm yet authoritative. “Mom,” he said, addressing Gwen respectfully, “Norah and I are still married. Bringing her here for a blind date isn’t fair to her—or to Christian. I’m here to take my wife home. That’s all.”

Gwen’s anger flared. “Norah doesn’t want to be with you anymore. You can’t just barge in here and make decisions for her!”

Kevin’s gaze softened slightly as he turned to Norah. “Norah, you’re my wife. If you’re unhappy, we’ll work it out. But running away or letting someone else step in isn’t the solution.”

The room was silent, the tension palpable. All eyes were on Norah, waiting for her response.