Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 32:

Norah was surprised to get a reply from Derek.

Derek’s message read: “Let’s meet at the Oceanic Treat Cafe tomorrow at 10am_” After waiting for a reply to her numerous messages, Derek finally replied.

The next morning, Norah got up bright and early, picked out a sophisticated dress she had designed from < her wardrobe, and carefully applied her make-up, determined to look her best.

She was determined not to give Derek the wrong idea that she was not well after signing the divorce papers, her life had taken a turn for the better since she had parted company with the Carter family.

The aroma of coffee filled the Oceanic Treat Cafe, where the cosy wooden decor gave a warm welcome to Derek, who sat in a booth, glancing up from time to time,

He had decided to come alone today.

Rather than leave Madeline to confront Norah directly, he preferred not to expose Madeline to any harsh language he might use against Norah.

He felt that his beloved Madeline should not be exposed to such vulgarity.

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A stunning woman entered the cafe and caught everyone's attention.

She was dressed in a cream-coloured gown that accentuated her figure gracefully.

The dress flowed beautifully as she moved_ The woman's curly auburn hair was draped behind her and swayed with her movements.

This woman was beautiful, with a captivating face.

It took Derek a moment to realise that the woman was Norah.

few seconds to regain his composure. Norah sat across from him in the

Carter, you've found the time to meet. Why not just proceed with the divorce?" Norah's tone was icy, yet her smile

his coffee and took a sip. "I wanted to talk with you

please go

sending me messages seeking my attention," Norah continued. "I need to clarify that there's

your point?" Norah probed, her eyes cool and

quite a bit from me. I'm looking into it. We'll sort out the divorce once I have the

replied, her frosty

cut it out with this teasing, okay? It irritates me,"

a light laugh, Norah retorted, "I find that you and Madeline have something in common. You both tend to

I'll ensure you receive what I've

I don't give a damn about those things," Norah replied coolly, her arms crossed as she leaned back. "I couldn't

of him over the past years. Though it didn’t add up to what she

you're acquainted with Miss Andrews? What, does she finance you? You've become quite arrogant. It must be Joanna who’s fond of you and provides you with fortune,

Derek couldn’t fathom why Joanna, from such a wealthy background, would show kindness to Norah, whom he deemed unworthy. Derek was sure

than offensive. "Think as you please, Mr. Carter. My

divorce. Are you already scouting your next target?" Derek’s expression was one of continued annoyance as he stared at Norah’s striking features. "You’ll need to be patient. I’m in no rush to conclude

you worried about Madeline being labeled as the other woman?" Norah replied calmly, fully aware that Madeline was nothing like that. "I pay no mind to gossipers. I don’t care what they say! The divorce will only proceed once the investigation into

smile hinted at her resolve. "In that case, you should brace yourself for

that Derek's lack of intelligence was exactly why the Carter family had never

are

"My words are clear."

manipulate everything in Glophia

cafe

openly weeping. "When I was overseas, I endured your marriage to Derek, but now that I’m back, can you please let him go? Our love for each other is real, I’m begging you!" Tears flowed as Madeline

the homewrecker? She married that guy while his true love