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.

her beauty, Derek needed a few seconds to regain his composure. Norah sat across from him in

time to meet. Why not just proceed with the divorce?" Norah's tone was

sip. "I

please

"I need

Norah probed,

I'm looking into it. We'll sort out the divorce once I have

her frosty

this teasing, okay? It irritates me,"

and Madeline have something in

Derek stated, "Norah, I'll ensure you receive what I've

Norah replied coolly, her arms crossed as she leaned back.

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

somebody who can talk to me like this just because you're acquainted with Miss Andrews? What, does she finance you? You've become quite arrogant.

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

Derek's absurd accusations, finding his assumptions more amusing than offensive. "Think as you please, Mr. Carter. My only concern

of continued annoyance as he stared at

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

her resolve. "In that case, you should brace yourself

lack of intelligence was exactly why the Carter

what are

"My words are clear."

don't assume you can manipulate everything in Glophia to your advantage. If I don't hear from you by Sunday, expect to be summoned

the cafe door

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

guy while his true love was away. What a discreet thing to