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.

and jealousy. Why did

holding Madeline’s hand, vowed, “Madeline, I’ll make sure you get what you desire. As for the villa,

might suffice,”

hands trembling slightly as she finished. Devonte had so many illnesses that she had to address the most urgent ones, which took a long time. She broke a

Kason entered the room, he found that Norah had completed her treatment, and Devonte was now resting peacefully, a calm look on his face. He softened his tone and quietly said, “Miss Wilson,

preparation. The table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes. “I

servant promptly offered Norah a seat at the table. All the staff

and expressed her gratitude, “Thank you, Mr.

meal ready, Kason asked the servants to leave them in

be at ease, Miss Wilson. The staff won’t interrupt us unless I call for them,” Kason assured her, his posture reflecting his military

about to remove her mask to eat, a young man’s voice came from the door. “Kason, I came

Doctor. Is that right? When will she

promptly said to Kason, “Oh, you’ve got company. I was just wondering why the servants were all hanging

Hayes, a close friend of

was a freshman this year. Word had it that he was a bit of a player, always

a hint

our guest. Please offer

took a seat opposite Norah, teasing, “Is she really not your girlfriend,

expression, Kaiden awkwardly rubbed his head. “Yes, it’s true. I’ve

a favorable opinion of Kaiden. She saw him as a chatty teen, and though a bit offensive, she found