Chapter 34:

Back when Derek and Norah got married, Derek was unconscious in a hospital bed after the car accident. The two families did not conform to traditional wedding customs. The Carter family did not negotiate with the Wilson family regarding the wedding date or the specifics of the ceremony.

After settling on a date, Norah moved into the Carter Villa, beginning her journey of taking care of Derek. The marriage certificate was secured by Juliana using her connections, despite Derek’s unconscious condition. As for the wedding photos, there were originally none, but Juliana insisted on Norah taking one.

That photo ended up on the wall of the master bedroom in the Carter villa, where it remained since Derek seldom visited there after he woke up, and it was never removed. Upon returning, Madeline discarded that wedding photo. Derek found himself recalling these events with surprising clarity.

“Mom, dad, Derek’s been wonderful to me,” Madeline declared, nestling closer to Derek with a cheerful demeanor.

Norah stayed up until well after midnight, her hunger growing. It was time to eat. She glanced around and recognized the place. It was Solo Mio Restaurant, where the race organizers had hosted a meal for the racers just a few days ago.

Parking her car, Norah entered Solo Mio Restaurant with a casual stride. “I’d like a table, please,” she said.

“Sorry, miss, but may I see your reservation? We need to record it,” the receptionist requested politely.

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“Ah, I didn’t book ahead. Is it still possible to get a table?” The thought of making a reservation hadn’t crossed Norah’s mind, given her unplanned visit.

The receptionist responded with a sympathetic smile, “Sorry, but we have to stick to our policy. Thank you for understanding.”

Without insisting further, Norah turned to leave.

did you really come here after

this, Norah glanced back, noticing the immediate shift in

his gaze fixed directly

himself and got the wrong idea. Despite all Norah’s talk about divorce and even threatening him with a

woman. Solo Mio Restaurant requires prior booking. It’s

confidently this morning, and now you’re back by my side in a

forgotten our conversation this morning?” Norah stood her ground, arms crossed, and said, “Don’t flatter

idea of good luck,”

bill settled?” She hadn’t noticed Norah beside Derek due

and said, “Miss Wilson, did you come here to steal Derek from me? Please…” Before she could finish, tears

Wilson, Madeline has been quite clear. You and Derek are divorced. Technically, you and he

was tainted by Madeline’s twisted description of her as an illegitimate child of the Wilson family. Without prior knowledge of Norah, Rhoda’s attitude was

acting like a mistress?” Rhoda was accustomed to asserting herself, and when dealing

neither the Powell family nor the Carter family will

the future son-in-law of the Powell family. Madeline’s future husband? Norah needed

it was a classic meet-the-parents scenario. She finally grasped Madeline’s attitude, as arrogant as her mother’s. It was clear as day

demeanor. Instead, she gave off a more imposing air as she scrutinized Norah, assessing her

acknowledge your past efforts for Derek. Why

as she tightly clutched her emotions. Derek’s heart sank as he delicately wiped away her tears, soothingly saying, “Madeline, don’t

glanced up to catch Norah’s somewhat amused expression and her look of disdain before

one needs to book in advance to dine at Solo Mio Restaurant. Did

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