Moving Forward (11)

Norman squinted his eyes sharply at Basil as Basil looked at him as if he was dissecting Norman with his eyes. The stare contest between the two was so intense, the people in their surrounding couldn't help getting nervous about it.

Luckily, it didn't last long, because Norman immediately decided to back down. He had tried to figure Basil out, and he regretted his decision; his heart palpitated like crazy under Basil's deep and mysterious gaze.

Everyone was immediately relieved at the conclusion as the thick atmosphere turned light once again. Robert immediately walked to Effie's side, and took Alexandra in his arms as he could see the fatigue in Effie's eyes.

"Thank you." Robert merely responded Effie's thanks with a nod and a smile, before scurrying away with Alexandra to treat her. "Don't cause a scene, Norman," Effie said as she turned to Norman.