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.

a few seconds to regain his composure. Norah sat across

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

took a sip.

Carter, please

my attention," Norah continued. "I need to clarify that there's no future for us. My heart belongs to Madeline

point?" Norah probed, her

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

me," Norah replied, her frosty demeanor riling

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

"I find that you and Madeline have something in common. You

you

a damn about those things," Norah replied coolly, her arms crossed as she leaned back.

taking care of him over the past years. Though it didn’t add

"Come on! Drop the act! Do you think you're somebody who can talk to me like this just because you're acquainted with Miss Andrews? What, does she finance you?

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

than offensive. "Think as you please, Mr.

Are you already scouting your next target?" Derek’s expression was one of continued annoyance as he

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

case,

couldn't help but think that Derek's lack of intelligence was exactly why the Carter family had never ascended into high

are you

"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

cafe door

weeping. "When I was overseas, I endured your marriage to Derek, but now that I’m back, can you

out to be the homewrecker? She married that guy while his true love was away. What a