Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 2:

“Norah, I’ve set my heart on that villa by the lake. Pick something else for yourself. I’ve dreamed of it being my new home with Derek,” Madeline confessed, nestling closer into Derek’s embrace. “It’s been my wish for a long time.” Derek felt a wave of nostalgia at her words.

Norah let out a soft chuckle upon hearing this.

“What are you laughing at?” Derek asked in confusion. He found it odd for her to laugh, especially considering the awful thing he had just said.

Madeline snuggled up to Derek, the open neckline of her shirt revealing much of her soft skin. Absentmindedly twirling a strand of her hair, she caught Derek’s attention. Derek rested his hand on Madeline’s shoulder.

Norah’s response was icy. “I’m laughing at how foolish I’ve been.”

Without hesitation, Norah took Derek’s glass of water from the table and drenched both Derek and Madeline. The sudden cascade of water left them in shock.

Derek, outraged, yelled, “Norah, have you lost your mind?”

Standing tall, Norah retorted, “Mr. Carter, I had thought you were a man of your word. Since you’ve given your word, stick to it. Otherwise, just admit you’re a lousy man who will break his word.”

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Madeline, accustomed to Derek’s indulgence, had a fierce temper.

She merely feigned vulnerability and submission to win the affection of men.

Enraged, Madeline got up and shoved Norah forcefully. “You’ve been shown enough leniency. Do you think you can speak to us that way? Who do you think you are? How dare you treat Derek and me with such disrespect?”

She then sought refuge in Derek’s arms again. “Derek, Norah is out of line. You need to teach her a lesson.” Looking pitifully at Derek, she implored, “Look, my hair and clothes are soaking.”

Her drenched white shirt clung to her, highlighting her elegant frame.

Norah observed them, as if watching a circus act. “I didn’t plead for those villas. The Carter family is wealthy enough, but still hesitates over such matters. Get it? You damn me, not deserving.”

tone self-mocking yet devoid of

profound shift in

from his face before turning to Madeline. “There

Madeline’s anger

this. The thought of Norah, Derek’s wife, acting this

was

The sound of a slap echoed as Madeline

dare you! Outside of Derek’s grace, you’re just a nobody in the Wilson family. You

clouded over briefly before he regained his calm, advising Madeline, “Don’t

cheek, wincing from the slap’s burn. She tasted blood and glared at Madeline,

sought refuge in Derek’s embrace, boasting, “I have Derek by

“Ah! Norah!”

a vase

smashed against the floor near the

barking like this, be my guest,” Norah retorted, stepping closer. She grabbed Madeline by the hair, forcing Madeline to

filled the room.

his rage, feeling that Norah had overstepped

stepped back casually. “Many children, and share a

leaving behind

Madeline remained incensed. She complained to Derek, “Can you believe Norah? She doused us with water and slapped me. You need to teach her a

temples, softening his voice. “She and I are divorced now. I don’t

you irritates

cup and splashing water, the cold stare she directed at Madeline when she slapped her. It was a side of Norah he hadn’t witnessed before. At that moment,

gate. The driver, with respect, announced, “Mrs. Norah

steps, Norah entered the vehicle without a second thought. The car gradually halted at a grand

further but ultimately chose to remain silent. “Mrs. Juliana Carter mentioned she hasn’t seen you in a while. Dinner is yet to be served. Perhaps you

respond. She had a feeling Juliana was

and inhabited only by Derek’s grandparents, came to life as Juliana Carter, Derek’s grandmother, noticed