Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 872

Chapter 872

Chapter 872:

Still, he believed he was right. He hadn't been given an explanation by Norah when the misunderstanding

occurred. He had left to give them both tto collect themselves and think.

Joanna settled beside Jaxson, inquiring about Susanna’s condition. News of Madeline's miscarriage had reached

them, but Joanna, refusing to yield to the Carters’ pressure, had only fueled their arrogance. As a result,

malicious rumors began to swirl about Joanna. Did she really do it? Most people doubted it, refusing to believe

such things about her. Those familiar with Joanna understood her true nature. A handful of rumors couldn't sway

their perceptions of her.

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Jaxson spoke softly. “A nurse brought a fruit knife for Susanna. She claimed she wanted fruit, but after the nurse

left, Susanna used it to cut her wrist. Phillip says it's worse than before.”

Having been back in Glophia for days, Jaxson had caught up on most of the local news.

Michelle's lips pressed into a thin line as she checked her phone. Ten missed calls from Norah, all unanswered.

Regret twisted in her gut. How could she face Norah after such a cruel act?

Several messages awaited her as well.

“Joanna, don’t blyourself. Please, don’t.”

“It was just an accident. It has nothing to do with you.”

“You wouldn't do something like that, | know you wouldn't!”

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Each word rang with concern.

Tears welled in Joanna's eyes, a sniffle escaping her. These days, everyone showered her with support,

unwavering in their belief. Yet, she felt like a monster. A tiny life was lost because of her. The guilt gnawed at her,

robbing her of sleep. Nightmares filled with the cries of a baby left her disoriented.

Switching off her phone, Joanna dreaded speaking to Norah. She planned to reach out after Susanna’s surgery,

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once she had hopefully adjusted mentally.

A silent prayer for Susanna’s well-being escaped her lips. Nancy approached, squatting before Joanna. She

clasped Joanna's hand and gazed at her with teary eyes.

“Joanna, | know you didn’t mean to push Madeline. Don’t be so hard on yourself. It's been a while, and you look

worn out,” she sighed, feigning sorrow. “Maybe that child wasn’t meant to be.”

Joanna's fragile peace shattered.

Bryson immediately shoved Nancy’s hand away, his voice sharp and cold. “It wasn’t her fault. Stop spewing

nonsense in front of her.”

He placed a comforting arm around Joanna. “Don’t listen to her. Norah was looking for you earlier. Call her back.

She cares deeply about you.”