Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 31:

Sean shrugged casually. “No worries.”

Norah didn’t bring up how she ended up there anymore. The previous scene seemed to have concluded. She let

out a sigh of relief.

Norah guessed Sean must have looked into her background and learned about her ongoing divorce proceedings.

Susanna might not have been aware of this. The thought that the divorce with Derek hadn't been finalized yet

irked Norah. Derek was acting foolishly. She couldn’t fathom why he insisted on dragging out the divorce

process. Wasn't it better for them to go their separate ways sooner rather than later?

After dinner, Susanna kept chatting with Norah. “Norah, you might not believe it, but you seem familiar to me.”

Susanna blinked her bright eyes.

Norah casually tossed her hair. “Is that so?” She chose to speak in her natural voice around Susanna, testing the

latter's reaction. It appeared Susanna hadn't connected her to the famed Supernatural Doctor.

Right then, Sean approached with medication and a glass of water, setting them on the table. “Will these pills

help?”

“Absolutely.” The medication Sean provided was exactly what Norah needed. Norah accepted it gratefully.

After a short while, Norah prepared to leave. “Thank you, Mr. Scott. I'll repay your favor sother time. I'm off

now. See you around.”

Despite Susanna’s reluctance to see Norah leave, she pulled herself together and said, “Bye, Norah. Get home

safely. Phillip will drive you back.”

The distance between their respective villas was deceptively long, requiring over half an hour to travel. Susanna

was concerned for Norah's health, especially since she was still recovering from a cold.

She turned to Sean, who wore a stoic expression, and said, “Sean, perhaps you should drive her?”

Norah waved dismissively, saying, “No need. Phillip can take me.” She saw no reason to impose on Sean for a

ride.

However, Sean was already on his feet, car keys in hand, and said, “Let's head out.” He then walked toward the

door.

Susanna gave them both a mischievous look, urging Norah, “Quickly, Norah. Don’t keep him waiting.” She knew

it! Something was brewing between them.

As Norah stepped outside, she saw a sleek black car waiting at the entrance. Sean, with his arm resting on the

window ledge, gazed at her intensely as he rolled down the window.

Norah slid into the passenger seat and buckled up, sitting up straight. “Thank you, Mr. Scott.” Her words were a

gesture of gratitude for the lift back home.

“Don’t mention it,” Sean responded indifferently, his hand poised on the wheel. “It's us who should be thanking

you.”

“Mr. Scott, if you're going to thank me, your payment was...” Norah paused, her curiosity evident in her tone.

“I've heard you employ sof the best lawyers, Mr. Scott. Could you recommend one to me?”

Sean, eyes on the road, produced a business card. “This person should be able to assist.”

Norah accepted the card, noting it belonged to a lawyer specializing in civil, marital, and inheritance law, with

the nCalan Mendez.

Norah gripped the business card firmly and uttered, “Mr. Scott, thank you.”

“Was it because of Derek that you got caught out in the rain?” The car slowed down. “If there's anything you

need, just letknow.” Sean offered his help without prying further and added, “I'm here if you need anything.”

Norah realized he had more sway than she had initially thought. “Hope to see you in better spirits next time.”

With a deep inhale, Norah flashed a bright smile and said, “Definitely. Well, goodbye, Mr. Scott.”

Meanwhile, in the dim room, Derek tilted to the side to read the messages on his phone.

Norah had texted him asking about his whereabouts.

He scrunched his brows, pondering over his grandmother's advice. Was Norah really fond of him?

Norah had always been there for him, following him, looking after him. He had grown accustomed to her

presence but never really looked at her.

The way Norah had followed him after signing the divorce papers was striking. Since then, he often dreamed of

her—the Norah who cared for him wholeheartedly, the Norah who truly cared...

“Derek, who's caught your attention?” Madeline’s arms encircled his neck, snapping him back to reality. “Why

are you hiding it from me? Is there any secret between you two?”

Madeline's tone was so filled with sorrow that Derek turned to embrace her. “It’s nothing, just work. You're

overthinking it. We have no secrets.”

Madeline pressed herself closer to him, her voice soft. “Derek, | didn’t mean to pry. I'm just scared of losing you

to someone else.”

She murmured, “My parents are coming htomorrow. It's makinganxious.”

“Derek,” she whispered, “You're the one | cherish.” He pressed a kiss to her forehead with reverence. “My love

for you is unwavering.”

Blushing, Madeline hid her face in his embrace and said, “Derek, | trust you.”

Jealousy glinted in Madeline's eyes. She knew Derek had lied to her. She had clearly seen the messages from

Norah. She wondered if they were in touch behind her back.

She decided she needed to act.

“Derek, have you considered where Norah might go after leaving the Carter family residence? What if she finds

herself without a home?” Madeline expressed her concern with a look of seemingly genuine worry for Norah.

“And she’s been seeking you out. Don’t you think you should meet with her to clarify things?”

Derek’s expression turned grim. “Norah is acquainted with Miss Andrew and has ties to the Scott family. She

won't be left without a home. That's out of the question.”

Madeline bit her lip, tracing patterns on his chest. “She’s too proud to stay with someone as a guest. Hasn't she

approached you lately?”

“She askedfor financial support. Whatever is mine is also yours. | won't give her more than what is

necessary.” Derek was determined to fulfil his obligations to Norah, but refused to go beyond that.

The thought of Norah's haughty behavior annoyed him. Norah should not behave like that.

Not in front of him.

“But Derek, you were married to her...” Madeline interjected, “What if she continues to bother you because you

haven't provided any financial support?” How could she possibly think to do that, Derek was visibly frustrated.

“She wouldn't dare challenge me!” Derek refused to believe that Norah, who had quietly signed the divorce

papers he had given her, would dare to confront him now.

“But Derek, remember, she may be keeping things from you. .

“I'll take care of it,” Derek took her hand and then stood over her...