Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 20:

Derek held the woman he desired in his embrace, and their wedding was just around the corner. Yet, he found himself hesitating.

Seeing Derek lost in thought, Madeline gently shook his shoulder and said with a pout, “I know you’re busy. If you’re too busy, we can chat later when you’re free. Right now, your career comes first.”

Wrapping his arm around her, Derek reassured her, “You’re my priority, not work. When will your parents arrive? I’ll make time for them.”

“You’re so kind, Derek!” Madeline smiled. “I asked my parents, and they said they’d be back in three days.”

Madeline’s parents had spent the past year overseas on business.

Derek tenderly held her face, sealing his words with a kiss. “I’ll do it because I love you. Whatever you wish, consider it yours.”

Madeline hesitated before voicing her desire, “What I truly wish for is that lakeside villa to be our wedding house.” Her eyes shone with hope.

Derek frowned, scowling. “That villa is meant for Norah. You should choose another place.”

Remembering Norah’s words, he gritted his teeth. What a wild one she was! Ever since she left the Carter family, she had been hooking up with… If it weren’t for her help in his recovery from the coma, he wouldn’t have given her a penny.

“Derek, Norah doesn’t deserve our kindness. We’ve been so good to her, but she treats us poorly and gets involved with Mr. Scott. Maybe they’ve been seeing each other for a while!” Madeline clung to him, unable to conceal the jealousy shining in her eyes.

Madeline knew Derek hadn’t completely let go of Norah yet. If he had, he would have said yes to her request. She hadn’t done everything she needed to; she still had to break Derek’s obsession with Norah.

teeth in frustration and jealousy. Why

you get what you desire. As

villa might suffice,” Madeline conceded, masking her envy and

she finished. Devonte had so many illnesses that she had to address the most

her treatment, and Devonte was now resting peacefully, a calm look on his face. He softened his tone and quietly said, “Miss

preparation. The table was filled with a

servant promptly offered Norah a seat at the table. All

took her seat and expressed

leave them in privacy, ensuring a

I call for them,” Kason assured her, his posture reflecting his military

to eat, a young man’s voice came from the door. “Kason,

tracked down the Supernatural Doctor. Is that right? When will

Norah dressed in black at the table, he promptly said to Kason, “Oh, you’ve got company. I was just wondering why

was Kaiden Hayes, a close friend of Spencer’s.

this year. Word had it that he was a

a hint of speculation,

our guest. Please offer

“Is she really not

a light-hearted, “Is that so?” Observing Kason’s displeased expression, Kaiden awkwardly rubbed his head. “Yes, it’s

saw him as a chatty teen, and though a bit offensive, she found herself quite fond of him. She