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.”

family, we barely see each

marriage, Norah dedicated herself to Derek and the Carter family, leaving her past life and

divorced, are you going to the race at Krusa Mountain in

refused. “I haven’t raced in two years.

time. Tell me, Norah, are you 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

elite of Glophia who were enthusiasts of

by code names during the race. A unique aspect of the race was that the winner could ask the defeated

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

That man really doesn’t know what

you still working on designs for BelleVogue?

pride, declaring, “Noelle’s a top-notch fashion designer, acknowledged by the High Fashion Association. She’s known worldwide for her designs, which fetch sky-high

Norah’s talent. What’s it got to do with you anyway? Come on, speed it up! I need to

just relax and I’ll make sure you look

made their

the dance floor, vibrant lights illuminated the area. 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, drew curious

her back. The elegant curve of her

“You’ve gathered so much attention in

you feel suffocated? It’s so good to see you back

words. As the fiery liquid slid down 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

and her sister Kathy often criticized her for being showy. They

Derek’s sake, Norah dialed back on her grooming and dedicated herself entirely to his care, becoming his constant caregiver. But those days were all in