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.

probably happened after that race. She supposed Sean was

of your races in my room! I can’t believe I’m actually meeting you!” With a cheerful smile, Susanna noticed Norah

still weak and dizzy, Norah didn’t think it

to see you coming in. He mentioned you needed to rest because you caught a cold and told me not

in his arms?” Norah

gazed at Norah and added, “This is the first time I’ve seen my brother so caring toward a woman. But once

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

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

to play along and responded,

proud sibling, Susanna pointed toward the kitchen and said, “And he’s an excellent cook.” She couldn’t hide her smug expression. “He rarely cooks, so you’re quite fortunate to experience his cooking on your first

the opportunity to sample Sean’s cooking, surprised to learn that someone of his stature was skilled in

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

lost his composure before gently nudging Susanna toward

a playful grin, Susanna guided Norah to the dining table and chose a seat

her. “Not everyone gets to savor his cooking,” she said proudly. Norah took a bite, gave

seems like you hold a special place for

guard, Norah suddenly coughed on her food.

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

said what was on her mind. Sean calmly poured a glass of water

throat. She gratefully accepted the water, avoiding

he mean? Did it mean something? She was at a loss

playfully prodded, “So, Norah’s special to you,

interjected, “That’s not how it is…” She felt there was absolutely nothing going on between

cut through, this