Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

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

Norah glanced back, noticing the immediate shift in Derek’s expression from pleasant to stern as he approached

approached steadily, his gaze fixed

himself and got the wrong idea. Despite all Norah’s talk about divorce and even threatening him with a court summons for the divorce, the moment she found out he was at Solo Mio Restaurant, she

Restaurant requires prior booking. It’s not a place you can

“You stormed off so confidently this morning, and now you’re back by my

morning?” Norah stood her ground, arms crossed,

of good luck,”

bill settled?” She

Norah and felt a wave of irritation. Letting go of her mother’s hand, Madeline moved closer to Derek, eyeing Norah with suspicion, and said, “Miss Wilson, did you come here to steal Derek from me? Please…” Before she could finish, tears began to form in Madeline’s eyes. “I understand, Miss Wilson, you still have feelings for Derek, but you two never shared a real connection… Why keep haunting

as she studied the tearful Madeline, then turned her attention to Norah, saying, “Miss Wilson, Madeline

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 dismissively

to asserting herself, and when dealing

nor the Carter family will stand idly

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

was a classic meet-the-parents scenario. She finally grasped Madeline’s

she gave

acknowledge your past efforts for Derek. Why degrade yourself

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

amused expression

advance to dine at Solo Mio Restaurant. Did Miss Wilson