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.”

the Carter family, we barely

Norah dedicated herself to Derek and the

now that you’re divorced, are you going to the race at Krusa Mountain in

“I haven’t raced in two years. I’m

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

and wealthy elite of Glophia who were enthusiasts

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

just three seconds. Excitement flickered

the mention of “divorce.” He asked, “You’re divorced, Noelle? That man really doesn’t know what he’s lost. I bet he’ll regret letting go of someone as precious as you.

as she asked, “Norah, are you still working on designs for BelleVogue? No wonder

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

said, “That’s all because of Norah’s talent. What’s it got to do with you anyway?

okay, just relax and I’ll make

they made their entrance

of alcohol and smoke lingering in the

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

gathered so much attention in the past two years, always dressed in those formal dresses at the

feel suffocated? It’s so good to see you

belly, her body gradually heated up. Even though Norah married into the Carter family and tended to

her for being showy. They

constant caregiver. But those days were all in the past. Free from the Carter family, Norah could now dress as she