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.

Norah from the racetrack, Madeline clenched her teeth in frustration and jealousy. Why

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

suffice,” Madeline conceded, masking her envy and

been tending to Devonte for over two hours, her hands trembling slightly as she finished. Devonte had so many illnesses that she had to

and Devonte was now resting peacefully, a calm look on

entering the living room, Norah noticed Kason’s thoughtful preparation. The table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes. “I wasn’t sure about your dietary preferences,” he

All the staff in the

seat and expressed her gratitude, “Thank you, Mr.

the meal ready, Kason asked the servants to leave them in privacy, ensuring a quiet dining

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

her mask to eat, a young man’s voice came from the door.

room. “I heard you’ve tracked down the Supernatural Doctor. Is that right? When will she come? How is great-grandpa today?” The young man was quite talkative, speaking a lot before even coming

you’ve got company. I

the young man. It was Kaiden Hayes, a close friend of Spencer’s. The two

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

hint

stern. “This is our guest.

a broad grin, took a seat opposite Norah, teasing, “Is she really not your girlfriend, Kason? It’s unusual to see you bring a

responded with a light-hearted, “Is that so?” Observing Kason’s displeased expression, Kaiden awkwardly rubbed his head. “Yes, it’s true. I’ve never seen him with a woman before. You’re the first.

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