Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 1:

In the softly lit room, a man and a woman were sharing affectionate moments on the spacious bed. Above them, a painting of a bride adorned the pristine wall, her expression one of gentle joy.

“Imagine if Norah caught us here, in her bed. Do you think she’d be furious?” the woman said in a flirtatious tone.

“Not her bed. After all these years, I’ve never even shared a touch with her. She’s always sleeping in the guest room next door,” the man snorted before replying.

“Derek, you’re so good to me,” she whispered, her voice trailing off.

The two of them mingled, their heavy breathing filling the room.

Right then, a young woman stood at the door, clasping her hands over her mouth. Tears streamed down her face as she overheard them.

Their intimate moment came to an abrupt halt.

Derek Carter quickly slipped into his shorts and walked toward the kitchen to fetch a glass of water. Upon entering the living room, he was met with the sight of Norah Wilson sitting silently, her eyes red from tears. A flicker of surprise crossed his face as he wondered when Norah had returned and how much she had heard.

“Did you hear everything?” Derek asked casually, lounging on the couch with the glass of water in his hand.

Hickeys marked Derek’s slim frame, yet he paid no mind to whether Norah had seen them or how she might feel. He simply took a sip from his glass.

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“It’s time you sign this,” Derek pulled a folder from a drawer and tossed it onto the table.

“Given that you might have heard it all, there’s no sense in prolonging matters.”

reached for the document, her eyes quickly finding the words “Divorce Agreement” on the opening page. She

terms, let me know. Otherwise, just sign

back, Derek lit a cigarette, the smoke cloaking his

from tears, Norah’s sleek bangs

since marrying into the Carter family, Norah had devoted herself to Derek, hoping for a future filled with happiness. Memories of the boy who had protected her from a snowstorm tightened her grip on the present, wishing for even the

to being my wife? Don’t be so…” Derek’s impatience showed as he tapped ash from the cigarette and added, “Our marriage was never more than a

felt her heart drop. She realized that Madeline Powell was the one

her clothes. It struck her that when Madeline showed up, Derek’s

a tragic car crash that left him unresponsive. Derek was supposed to marry Luna Wilson from the Wilson family. However,

into Luna’s shoes, becoming Derek’s wife. She devoted herself to Derek’s care, cutting off almost all ties to her previous life for him. She abandoned her passions, including design, car racing, medical surgery,

still Norah who tirelessly looked after him, staying by his side without fail. Yet, Derek

his heart. Receiving no response

her face, yet she often neglected her appearance, looking

to her. He found her incredibly dull. The constant care and attention, the mundane look and

as a capable caretaker for the Carter family over the

said casually,

standing with her head bowed. The sadness evident in her posture

your misery with the Wilson family. After the divorce, I’ll grant you three villas and thirty million. You can pick any

the coma. Though he harbored no love for Norah, Derek was willing to offer a generous settlement for her years of dedication. She had indeed

a small tattoo on his collarbone, worsening

a day to think it over. If the terms don’t meet your approval, feel free to suggest adjustments, but don’t go too far. I’m

need for me to think it over,” Norah said, taking the pen from the table. She smoothly wrote her name on the divorce papers.

appreciated how Norah always complied, much like a servant who never questioned his decisions. Take

too dull. He worried that being around someone so unremarkable might