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.”

her tone self-mocking yet devoid of

Derek sensed a profound shift in

Madeline. “There are plenty of villas in my name. Pick any other ones

Madeline’s anger

wife, acting this way was unbearable. Madeline glared at Norah, demanding,

response was firm.

slap echoed

nobody in the Wilson

before he regained his

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

Derek’s embrace, boasting, “I have Derek by my side. You? You’re

“Ah! Norah!”

a

vase smashed against the floor near the

you feel like barking like this, be my guest,” Norah retorted, stepping closer. She grabbed Madeline by

filled the room.

fought back his rage, feeling that

back casually. “Many children, and share a lifelong

behind the sound

you believe Norah? She doused us with water and slapped me. You need to teach

his temples, softening his voice. “She and I are divorced now. I don’t want to get tangled with her anymore. Madeline, I’ll

behavior toward you irritates me. You’ve always mentioned how

stare she directed at Madeline when she slapped her. It was a side of Norah he hadn’t witnessed before. At that moment, he realized he

waiting for her at the gate. The driver, with respect, announced, “Mrs. Norah Carter, Miss Juliana Carter has

unsure of her next steps, Norah entered the vehicle without a second thought. The car

butler, guiding the seemingly preoccupied Norah inside. The butler seemed to want to converse further but ultimately chose to remain silent.

did not respond. She had a feeling Juliana was trying to convince her

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