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.

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

believe I’m actually meeting you!” With a cheerful smile, Susanna noticed Norah seated on the couch and drew nearer. “Norah, do

better, thank you.” Although still weak and dizzy, Norah didn’t think it

hearing this. “I was quite startled to see you coming in. He mentioned you needed to rest because you caught a cold and told me

me here in his arms?”

toward a woman. But once I heard it was you, it all

Susanna said, “He must really admire your skills on the racetrack. How did you

Phillip caught Susanna’s words. He knew the answer—Norah had long known about

Norah decided to play along and responded, “Is that so? He’s quite

“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

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

before announcing, “Dinner’s served.” Looking at Norah from head to toe,

Sean momentarily lost his composure before gently nudging

and chose a seat beside her. “Norah, you’ve got to try my

his cooking,” she said proudly. Norah took a bite, gave the food a moment’s consideration, and

added, “It seems like you hold a

off guard, Norah suddenly

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

Sean calmly

a pain in her throat. She

he mean? Did it mean something? She was

sparkled with mischief as she playfully prodded, “So, Norah’s special

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

this