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.”

Carter family, we barely

and the Carter family, leaving her past life

divorced, are you going to

in two

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 this year. Don’t you

the young and wealthy elite of Glophia who were enthusiasts of modified racing. This event

names during the race. A unique aspect of the

three years ago, where Nocturne narrowly missed first place by just three seconds. Excitement flickered

really doesn’t know what he’s

still working on designs for BelleVogue?

designer, acknowledged by the High Fashion Association. She’s known worldwide for her designs, which fetch sky-high prices. Luckily, being close to Noelle, I’ve been the only one to get

and said, “That’s all because of Norah’s talent. What’s it got to do with you anyway? Come on, speed it up! I need to look stunning tonight,

relax and I’ll make sure you look

hour later, they made their entrance at the Glamour

as people danced, their faces beaming with joy amidst the scent of alcohol and smoke lingering in

her back. The elegant curve

attention in the past two years, always dressed in those formal

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

her throat and into her belly, her body gradually heated up. Even though Norah married into the Carter family and tended to Derek daily, she still enjoyed

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

her grooming and dedicated herself entirely to his care, becoming his constant caregiver. But those days were all in the past. Free from the Carter