Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 27:

Reflecting on the recent silence, Norah pulled out her phone and sent Derek a message: “Mr. Carter, are you available tomorrow? When can we finalize the paperwork?”

It had been almost a week since the racing competition. While Derek savored his moments with Madeline, did he ever think about the rumors that Madeline was a homewrecker? It seemed like such a lack of responsibility on his part.

After waiting ten minutes without a reply, Norah felt compelled to send more texts, nudging him for a response.

“Mr. Carter, have you considered the gossip about Madeline being a homewrecker? We should settle the formalities soon. It’s beneficial for everyone. What’s the delay? You were the one keen on divorcing. Now, why the silence? Time is valuable for both of us. I can’t afford to wait endlessly. When will we proceed?”

“Is it possible to get a clear response from you? Mr. Carter, the world won’t stop if you take an hour off. Can’t you make time for this?”

With no reply to her messages, Norah sat on the sofa, pondering whether she should head to the Carter Group and confront him face-to-face. Since the race, Derek hadn’t reached out about finalizing the divorce, which irked her.

After a while, her phone finally signaled the arrival of replies.

Derek replied, “Okay.”

ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇꜱ ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟꜱ.ᴄᴏᴍ

Norah arched an eyebrow as she typed her response: “Meet me tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the court. Please, don’t be late.” At least he had agreed to meet.

Closing Derek’s phone, Madeline’s face still held traces of bitterness. When she heard noises from the bathroom, she quickly tucked Derek’s phone out of sight.

Derek emerged from the bathroom, draped in a towel, and asked, “Madeline, have you seen my phone? I left it on the table before my shower, but now it’s missing.” His tone was marked by impatience, a hint of annoyance in his voice.

Feigning nonchalance, Madeline offered, “Maybe you forgot where you put it? Check again. Let me check the bedroom for you.”

Derek agreed, seemingly convinced by Madeline’s suggestion that he might have misplaced it. He left the room.

With her heart pounding, Madeline watched Derek leave. She quickly retrieved Derek’s phone, erasing the recent exchange with Norah while preserving only those from days ago.

bitch who knows a few tricks. Trying to get close to Derek under my watch?

was hers and hers alone. She

Derek hadn’t shown up yet. Glancing impatiently

frustration, feeling like she couldn’t breathe.

have dialed is currently

realizing he had blocked her

flooded Derek with

games now, are you? You promised you’d

could you

planning to show up at all? Will you come

couldn’t fathom how the situation had deteriorated to this point. Derek was the one who had proposed the divorce, yet now he

her own hands, Norah decided to pursue the legal route if he continued to stall. She wondered if Derek had

away, she made her way

she stepped out, it started pouring. The timing

refrained from driving today, knowing her opinion could cause unnecessary delays. She figured the procedure

her, she would end up waiting in vain, caught

her contacts list, Norah briefly considered calling Joanna but decided against it. She remembered that Joanna had an important tutorial and

strands, the droplets merging with the urban clamor into a symphony

found solace in the rain, but Derek’s evasion had sparked a loud rage within her. As she watched the relentless downpour, an

into the rain, allowing it to drench her, finding

she made her way to the nearest

at a red light, spotting a familiar figure sitting on the

setting aside the documents he

disarray. Her attire clung to her form, revealing her silhouette in the downpour. Water dripped from her chestnut-colored hair, obscuring her face

some reason, Sean felt a hint

schedule to Dreamview Villas on her

from both the wind and