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.

deeply, her gaze hardening as it landed on Norah Wilson’s contact name. “Just a bitch who knows a few tricks. Trying to get close to Derek under my watch? Not

was hers and hers alone.

Derek hadn’t shown up yet.

like she couldn’t breathe. After

number you have dialed is currently switched

he had blocked

Derek with

you? You promised you’d be here,

could you

show up at all? Will you come

and she couldn’t fathom how the situation had deteriorated to this point. Derek

decided to pursue the legal route if he

away, she made

she stepped out, it started pouring.

today, knowing her opinion could cause unnecessary delays. She figured the procedure wouldn’t drag on too long and paid no mind to the gloomy weather

to her, she would end up waiting in vain, caught in

considered calling Joanna but decided against it. She remembered that Joanna had an important tutorial and didn’t want to disturb her over

droplets merging with the

might have found solace in the rain, but Derek’s evasion had sparked a loud rage within her. As she

deluge, Norah stepped into the rain, allowing it

made her

looks like that’s Miss Wilson,” Phillip said at a red light, spotting a familiar figure

it out,” Sean suggested, momentarily setting aside the documents he was reviewing

form, revealing her silhouette in the downpour. Water dripped from her chestnut-colored hair, obscuring her face

Sean felt a hint

on her phone, was suddenly covered

her from both the wind and the