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.”

her eyes quickly finding the words “Divorce Agreement” on the opening page. She flipped to the page noting Derek Carter’s flamboyant

wish to add any terms, let me

lit a cigarette, the smoke cloaking his detached

and her voice rough from tears, Norah’s sleek bangs

herself to Derek, hoping for a future filled with happiness. Memories of the boy who had protected

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

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

clothes. It struck her that when Madeline

to marry Luna Wilson from the Wilson family. However, Luna became involved with another man and had a child, prompting the Wilsons to offer Norah

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, and

ago, it was still Norah who tirelessly looked after him, staying by his

capture his heart. Receiving

even with her chic bangs and large glasses framing her face, yet she often neglected her

felt no connection to her. He found her incredibly dull. The constant care and attention, the mundane look and routine of life,

the Carter family over the

extinguished another cigarette, Derek said casually, “This is the Carter family

Derek noticed Norah standing with her head bowed. The sadness

million. You can pick any car from the garage. This should ensure a comfortable life for you in the

he harbored no love for Norah, Derek was willing

small tattoo on his collarbone, worsening her anguish. It bore the initials “MP”

terms don’t meet your approval, feel free to suggest adjustments, but don’t go too

wrote her name on the divorce papers. “I’ll pack my things and leave. I won’t get in

Derek appreciated how Norah always complied, much like a servant who never questioned his decisions. Take today, for instance — she could have caused

He worried that being around someone so unremarkable might eventually rub off on