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.

assumed Susanna’s mention of Sean bringing up her name frequently probably happened after that race. She supposed Sean was still shocked to

meeting you!” With a cheerful smile, Susanna noticed Norah seated on

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

quite startled to see you coming in. He mentioned

here in

so caring toward a woman. But once I heard it was you, it all made sense.” Leaning

admire your skills on the racetrack. How did you two

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

intrigue, Norah decided to play

“And he’s an excellent cook.” She couldn’t hide her smug

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

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

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

a playful grin, Susanna guided Norah to the dining table and chose a seat beside her. “Norah, you’ve got to try my

in front of her. “Not everyone gets to savor his cooking,” she said proudly. Norah took a bite, gave the food a moment’s consideration, and was

“It seems like

suddenly coughed on

Norah’s back, she looked at Sean, then back at Norah,

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

a pain in her throat. She

he mean? Did it mean something?

she playfully prodded, “So,

interjected, “That’s not how it is…” She felt

cut through, this time with a