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.

needed a few seconds to regain his composure. Norah sat across from him

time to meet. Why not just proceed with the divorce?"

a sip. "I wanted

Carter, please go

Norah continued. "I need to clarify that

Norah probed, her

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

replied, her frosty

with this teasing, okay? It

and Madeline have something in common. You both tend to flatter

stated, "Norah, I'll ensure you receive what I've promised—nothing less, but certainly

replied coolly, her arms crossed as she leaned back. "I couldn't

the service fees for taking care of him over the past years. Though it didn’t add up to

me like this just because you're acquainted with Miss Andrews? What, does she finance

eyed Norah skeptically, giving her a thorough once-over. He concluded his assumption was logical. Derek couldn’t fathom why Joanna, from such a wealthy background,

more amusing than offensive. "Think

was one of continued annoyance as

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

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

was

what are you

"My words are clear."

Norah towered over Derek. "Mr. Carter, don't assume you can manipulate everything in Glophia to your advantage. If I don't

cafe

shame on you! Derek has divorced you. Why do you cling to him?" Madeline stormed in, her eyes brimming with tears, and approached them. Her voice shook as she spoke, and by the end, she was 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 pleaded,

that elegant lady turns out to be the homewrecker? She married that guy while his true love was away. What a discreet thing