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.”

said, her tone self-mocking yet devoid of

sensed a profound shift in Norah’s attitude, realizing

the water from his face before turning to Madeline. “There are plenty of villas in

anger toward

dared to disrespect her like this. The thought of Norah, Derek’s wife, acting this way was unbearable. Madeline glared at Norah,

response was

sound of a slap echoed

nobody in

his calm, advising Madeline, “Don’t

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

sought refuge in Derek’s embrace, boasting, “I have Derek by my side. You? You’re nothing but a discarded

“Ah! Norah!”

hurled a vase

the floor near the sofa, breaking into pieces with a sharp

guest,” Norah retorted, stepping closer. She grabbed Madeline

cry filled the

feeling that Norah

Madeline, Norah stepped back casually. “Many children, and share a lifelong

leaving behind the sound of Madeline’s

complained to Derek, “Can you believe Norah? She doused

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

into Derek’s embrace, voicing her frustration. “Norah’s behavior toward you irritates me. You’ve always mentioned how compliant she is, yet

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, he realized he didn’t really know Norah.

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

unsure of her next steps, Norah entered the vehicle without a second thought. The car gradually halted at a grand villa. It was Carter Manor, the residence of Derek’s

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 could spend some time with

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

grandparents, came to life as Juliana Carter, Derek’s grandmother, noticed Norah’s arrival and warmly invited her