Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 30:

“Sean, who’s that upstairs? Phillip, do you know her? I’m dying of curiosity over here.”

Norah caught this as she was halfway down the stairs. She briefly paused, then continued her descent. Her footsteps echoed clearly in the quiet.

The young girl below caught the sound and looked up expectantly.

Norah, in white loungewear, glanced at the young girl, and their eyes met. Despite her slight pallor, Norah’s beauty remained undiminished. Her long hair cascaded down her back, and even in casual attire, her presence was striking. She strolled into the living room with ease.

“Hi, I’m Susanna. What’s your name?” Susanna asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. She wore a pink and white outfit that enhanced her youthful charm.

Norah responded with a friendly smile. “Pleasure to meet you. I’m Norah, Norah Wilson. My brother talks about you quite often.”

Susanna mused aloud, her brow furrowing as she tapped her chin. “Hmm, take some water, and remember to take your medicine after meals.”

Sean interjected, placing a glass of warm water on the table for Norah.

Grateful for the refreshment, Norah thanked him and took a satisfying drink. She finally felt better.

ᴹᴼᴿᴱ ᵁᴾᴰᴬᵀᴱˢ ᴵᴺ ᴳᴬᴸᴺᴼⱽᴱᴸˢ.ᶜᴼᴹ

After setting the glass down for Norah, Sean pivoted and exited the living room.

“That’s it! You’re the Selene whose mask was taken off at the Krusa Mountain Racing recently, right?” Susanna exclaimed, her realization sparking excitement.

her name frequently probably happened after that race. She supposed Sean was still shocked to discover she was

meeting you!” With a cheerful

it was anything serious. She planned to pick up

startled to see you coming in. He mentioned you needed to rest because

brought me here in his arms?”

Susanna gazed at Norah and added, “This is the first time I’ve seen my brother so caring toward a woman. But once I heard it was you, it all made sense.” Leaning in, Susanna whispered

said, “He must really admire your skills on the racetrack. How did you two meet? Did you

a chair across the room from the sofa, Phillip caught Susanna’s words. He knew the answer—Norah had long known about

decided to play along and responded,

he’s an excellent cook.” She couldn’t hide her smug expression. “He rarely cooks, so you’re quite fortunate

sample Sean’s cooking, surprised to

Sean emerged with the final dish, setting it on the table before announcing, “Dinner’s served.” Looking at Norah from head to toe, Susanna strolled

eye, Sean momentarily lost his composure before gently nudging Susanna toward the table, urging,

a seat beside her. “Norah, you’ve got

everyone gets to savor his cooking,” she said proudly. Norah took

seems like you hold

guard, Norah suddenly coughed on her

Norah’s back, she looked at Sean, then back at Norah, bewildered. “Norah, are you alright? Sean, did I

she had just said what was on her mind. Sean calmly poured a glass of water and set it down

feeling a pain in her throat. She

mean something? She was at a

mischief as she playfully prodded, “So, Norah’s

off course, Norah interjected, “That’s not how it is…” She felt there

this time