Norris Moore asked Tilly Flower to leave first, then followed the bodyguard into the restaurant.
The restaurant was bustling with members of the Swallow family. As soon as she entered, the entire restaurant quieted down, and everyone looked up at her.
Liam Swallow was the first to speak, "Norris, come sit by me."
Norris Moore nodded and walked over to sit beside Liam Swallow.
On the day of Trenton Smith and Aria Lulu's engagement, many from the Lulu family also attended, filling the dining table to capacity. After a moment of silence, the chatter resumed and the lively atmosphere was restored.
Norris Moore lowered her eyes, cutting her steak and eating it bite by bite.
It was not until Zelda Swallow, who was seated at the head of the table, suddenly spoke up.
"Norris."
She put down her knife and fork and looked up.
Zelda Swallow was looking at her from across the table.