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.

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

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

a sip. "I wanted to talk

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

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

Norah replied, her frosty demeanor riling Derek even

with this teasing, okay? It irritates me," Derek said, his voice edged with

and

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

a damn about those things," Norah replied coolly, her arms crossed as

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

me like this just because you're acquainted with

a thorough once-over. He concluded his assumption 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

more amusing than offensive. "Think as you please,

of continued annoyance as he stared at Norah’s striking features. "You’ll need to be patient. I’m in no rush

nothing like that. "I pay

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

was exactly why the Carter family

are you

"My words are clear."

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

cafe

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,

the homewrecker? She married that guy while his true love was away. What a discreet thing to do," an onlooker