Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 4:

Norah offered a smile. “You sure have a way with words, Joanna.”

Joanna asked curiously, “I never understood. Didn’t you develop feelings for Derek? What caused you to snap out of it and move on from being lovesick?”

Norah’s response was icy as she answered, “I just caught Madeline and Derek together in bed.”

Joanna couldn’t help but laugh. “Is Madeline that desperate for attention? She’s barely back and already with someone else’s husband. It makes me wonder what her life was like overseas.”

“Well, I have to say, you and Derek were so lovable. He was hung up on his first love, and you were devoted to Derek, who didn’t reciprocate. Does love blind people that much?”

As Joanna went on, Norah’s mind wandered. Today was the first time she had seen Madeline. Norah had only heard about her through Derek and the household staff. They described Madeline as kind, empathetic, polite, and easygoing—presumably the type Derek was drawn to.

Norah had always gone out of her way to care for Derek, adopting Madeline’s supposed traits and even trying to look like her to catch Derek’s eye. But being a replacement never quite measured up.

Plus, Madeline wasn’t at all the person Norah had imagined.

Norah replied with little enthusiasm, “You’d understand if you ever felt love’s sting yourself.”

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Joanna’s brow furrowed. “Norah, I don’t want to lose myself to love. I’d rather stay sharp and be there for you.”

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herself to Derek and the

going to the race at Krusa Mountain in

flatly refused. “I haven’t raced in

still holding onto hopes of getting back with that bastard Derek?” Joanna was on the verge of bad-mouthing Derek, but she brightened up. “Remember three years ago at that race? Nocturne was the only one who could keep up with you. Since your dropout, he’s taken first place at Krusa Mountain Racing for the last two years. He’s expected to compete again

Glophia who were enthusiasts of modified racing. This event was known

each racer in the competition would receive a mask from the organizers and go by code names during the race. A unique aspect of the race

ago, where Nocturne narrowly missed first place by just three seconds. Excitement flickered in her eyes as she said, “Well, I guess

at the mention of “divorce.” He asked, “You’re divorced, Noelle? That man really doesn’t know what he’s lost.

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worldwide for her designs, which fetch sky-high prices. Luckily, being close to Noelle, I’ve been the

and said, “That’s all because of Norah’s talent. What’s it got to do

I’ll make

later, they made their entrance at the

The music pumped excitement as people danced, their faces beaming with joy amidst the scent of alcohol and smoke lingering in the air. The second floor offered a quieter ambiance, where Norah, lounging alone on a sofa and sipping her drink,

and cascading down her back. The elegant curve of her neck shone with a

Norah!” exclaimed Joanna, sitting across from her. “You’ve gathered so much attention in the past two years, always dressed

so good to see you back in your element. It makes me so

the fiery liquid slid down her throat and into her belly, her body gradually heated up. Even though Norah married

sister Kathy often criticized her for being showy. They claimed that with Derek bedridden, she had no business

to his care, becoming his constant caregiver. But those days were all