Now I understand.
Gem is such an outstanding man. It's not just the women in River State who fantasize about being Gem's wife. Even the woman who almost walked down the wedding aisle with Gem couldn't help but shake her heart, right?
At that time, even if it was a fake marriage, Norma probably had genuine feelings for him.
But, emotions take two people to work. No matter how deep one side is in love, if the other side doesn't respond, it will all go to waste, like unrequited love.
Norma must have suppressed her feelings and left for faraway places back then.
However, while studying abroad, she became lonely and ill. After returning to China, thanks to Gem's care and because she almost died, his support gave her the strength to continue living. It was inevitable for her to develop feelings for him once again.
With her eyes half-closed, Forsythia tapped on the bedside table, the crisp sound clearing her thoughts.
