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.

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

A female racer! I have videos of your races in my room! I can’t believe I’m actually meeting you!” With a cheerful smile,

and dizzy, Norah didn’t think it was

“I was quite startled to see you coming in. He mentioned you needed to rest because you caught a cold and told me not

brought me here in his

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

admire your skills on the

on a chair across the room from the sofa, Phillip caught Susanna’s words. He knew the

to play along

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

was grateful for the opportunity to sample Sean’s cooking, surprised to learn that someone

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

momentarily lost his composure before gently nudging

and chose a seat beside her. “Norah, you’ve

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

seems like you hold

guard, Norah suddenly coughed on her food.

at Norah, bewildered. “Norah, are you alright? Sean, did I say something

her mind. Sean calmly poured a glass of water and set

feeling a pain in her throat.

did he mean? Did it mean something? She

she playfully prodded, “So, Norah’s

veering off course, Norah interjected, “That’s not how it is…” She felt there was absolutely nothing going on between her and

this time