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"Norval, you can't be so stubborn all the time." A woman's voice said through the phone, sounding helpless and apologetic. "As her mother, I'm sorry that I couldn't do more to convince her."
"It's not your fault, Auntie." Norval comforted his stepmother and said in a very gentle tone, "I was too late."
Over on the other side, Leah's mother sighed, as if she was also feeling very regretful.
"Norval, don't beat yourself over it."
Norval narrowed his eyes and said softly, "Auntie, I know what to do. Don't worry, I have plenty of patience."
After hanging up, Norval lit a cigarette, leaned back against his chair, and smoked.
After a short while, the whole room was filled with smoke, his face was obscured by it.
Suddenly, a loud ear-piercing shriek could be heard. Norval's entire body filled with an aura of hostility. His handsome face hardened.
As for Ernest and Leah, they were having the time of their life, indulging in their passion for each other.