Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 146:

After listening to the whole story, Joanna was slightly shocked. “Wait, so the guy who saved you is Kason? That's

such a crazy coincidence!”

Joanna then recalled Norah's expression when Kason’s nwas first mentioned at the Glamour Club. “You

recognized Kason from back in the Glamour Club days? And he had no idea who you were?” Joanna probed.

“Yes,” Norah confirmed, nodding. “It was only when | visited his ward moments earlier that he recalled me.”

“So, Norah, do you feel anything special for Kason?”

“Well, a long tago, | was really thankful to him and looked up to him. But after he tookto the welfare

house and | got adopted, those feelings just faded away.” Norah's gaze dropped, her face showing no emotion.

Joanna had never heard about Norah's past until then. Ever since meeting Norah, Joanna had been drawn to her

distinctively charming personality and had quickly beca big fan.

Norah had hinted at a tough past, which was something Joanna hadn't anticipated. Norah had grown up in a

conflict-ridden border area, where violence was all too common.

Joanna clenched her fist, considering her next words. She had always been curious about Norah's past, but

Norah had consistently dodged the subject. This was the first tNorah had opened up about it.

Norah's recounting carried no trace of sadness or anger. She treated it as just another story.

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“Norah...” Joanna began, a sympathetic look in her eyes.

Norah chuckled in response. “I'm fine.”

“It's all behindnow. I'm doing well, right?”

Norah had always avoided discussing these matters, not wanting to expose her wounds or let anyone see the

turmoil of her past. With a smile lighting up her face and a sparkle in her eyes, she expressed, “I'm not looking

for love right now, but if the right person comes along, I think I'll be open to giving it a shot.”

This time, however, Norah was determined not to lose herself again.

“Exactly. You shouldn't close yourself off to love just because of that idiot Derek. The world is full of wonderful

people. Remember how we planned to travel around the world?” Joanna's enthusiasm was evident as she spoke

about their travel plans.

She regretted having brought up Kason and Sean, which had led Norah to share her unhappy story. Joanna had

always led a privileged life, surrounded by a loving family that gave her the confidence to face anything without

fear of the consequences. It was only in her friendship with Norah that Joanna found moments of introspection.

“I surely remember it,” Norah gently patted Joanna's head and said, “I might be away for a bit in a few days.

Make sure you get plenty of rest here in the hospital.”

“What? Where are you going, Norah?”

“I need to go to Outland for surgery. It’s a bit of a break for me. I'll be gone for about a week.”

“Phew! | just thought you were leavingbehind! Enjoy your trip!”

“I will.”

After leaving the hospital, Norah took out her phone and responded to an email about an appointment set for a

few days later.

So much had happened lately. She was headed to perform surgery, but also to take a breather. Norah tucked her

phone away and made her way to the parking lot.

“Norah!” A loud voice echoed from behind her.

Turning around, Norah spotted a woman clutching a toddler, standing about 20 meters away, shouting her name

repeatedly.

Norah's brow furrowed in confusion. “Luna? What is she doing here?” she muttered to herself.

“Seeing you as a doctor at Silver Boulder Private Hospital surprises me. Ever messed up and lost a patient?”

Luna’s tone dripped with malice as she approached Norah, child in tow. “I cexpecting to find you down and

out. But look at you, mingling with the rich and influential, like Miss Andrews, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Hayes. Seems

like your life’s taken a turn for the better since the divorce,” Luna mocked.

“Oh, it’s you,” Norah murmured, memories of Luna’s pleading eyes, brimming with tears, flooding back to her.

And now, Luna’s child, who was once just a baby, stood before her, grown.

Luna’s little girl tugged at Luna’s hand, looking up at Norah.

With a peculiar smile, Luna replied, “That's your aunt.” Her gaze stayed fixed on Norah. “Listen up, back off. It's

tyou gave back what's mine.”

“Have you lost your mind?” Norah tilted her head and sneered. “Without me, the Wilson family’s business would

have gone bankrupt, and you'd be nothing.”

Luna clenched her jaw. She knew Norah was right.

Two years back, Luna was about to marry a man who ended up in a coma after a car crash. By then, she was

already carrying another man’s child. When her parents were losing hope, Norah stepped in, offering to take her

place and marry Derek.

At that dark time, with the threat of bankruptcy looming over the Wilson family, Luna’s parents eagerly accepted

Norah's offer, and Norah becpart of the Carter family. She married Derek as the second daughter of the

Wilson family.

“Even after your marriage into the Carter family, you're still part of the Wilson family. How can you be so

indifferent to them? They're still your family, right?” Luna questioned.

Luna shifted the conversation. “The moment | heard from my parents about you, | cback right away. You

divorced Derek, moved to Dreamview Villas, and now you're working as a doctor at Silver Boulder Private

Hospital. You're doing amazing.”

Luna’s little girl blinked her large eyes, gazing at Norah with curiosity. “Auntie...?” She couldn't grasp the

meaning behind her mother’s words but was intrigued by the elegant Norah before her.

Norah bent down to meet the little girl's gaze, noticing her resemblance to Luna.

“Whether I'm doing well is none of your concern. You should focus on your daughter. Haven't you noticed she’s

not looking well?” Norah retorted.

Luna’s little girl's complexion was pale, hinting at possible lung issues. Luna could have been difficult to deal

with, but her daughter was blameless.

“I suggest you get her lungs checked,” Norah recommended.

Luna raised her voice, “Norah, don’t pushto the edge! Are you cursing my child on your first meeting? Can't

you show a little compassion? She's so young!”

“That's exactly why I'm suggesting a medical check-up. | wouldn't mention it otherwise,” Norah responded,

taking a couple of steps closer. “Now that you're here, why not spend squality twith your parents?

You've been away for years, and they've missed you.”

Raising a child wasn’t easy, and Luna had left in pursuit of so-called true love, not returning for a long time. Luna

pressed her lips together. It wasn’t that she hadn't wanted to return over the years, but fear of the Carter

family’s retaliation kept her away. Only after learning of Norah's divorce did she find the courage to cback.