Chapter 179Norah’s mind reeled. Kevin had been in the army? Why had he never mentioned it?

Maybe it was part of their unspoken agreement—to respect each other’s boundaries and not pry too deeply into each other’s pasts. She reminded herself that Kevin didn’t owe her full disclosure about everything. Still, this revelation left her unsettled.

Before she could dwell on it further, the sound of someone attempting to smooth things over caught her attention.

“Old Mr. Godin,” someone said with forced politeness, “we understand your fondness for Kevin, but let’s be honest—he didn’t even bother to inform you about his marriage. It’s hard not to feel like he doesn’t respect you.”

Norah stiffened. The conversation had taken a sharp turn toward accusations, and the underlying tension was palpable. Kevin remained stoic, his silence speaking volumes. She knew his usual demeanor—he wouldn’t tolerate this kind of talk. The only reason he was holding back had to be out of respect for Old Mr. Godin.

Cassius, the main instigator, smirked. “Kevin, you’ve always been low-key, but marriage? That’s a major milestone. Or could it be you weren’t all that eager to get married in the first place?”

The snide comment cut through the room. Norah glanced at Kevin, who remained composed, his expression unreadable. She realized why he avoided spending time with these people—it wasn’t about Old Mr. Godin but the hostility radiating from others in his circle.