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

noticing the immediate shift in Derek’s expression from pleasant to

his gaze fixed

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

woman. Solo Mio Restaurant requires prior booking. It’s not a

and now you’re back by my side in a

morning?” Norah stood her ground, arms crossed, and said,

my idea of good luck,” Derek clenched his jaw.

Norah’s presence, and said, “Derek, is our bill settled?” She hadn’t noticed Norah beside

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

her attention to Norah, saying, “Miss Wilson, Madeline has been quite clear. You and Derek are divorced. Technically, you and he are strangers

an illegitimate child of the Wilson family. Without prior knowledge of Norah, Rhoda’s attitude was dismissively

recognize what’s appropriate. Is there a need to disrupt their lives by acting like a mistress?” Rhoda was accustomed to asserting herself, and when dealing with someone like Norah, who seemingly lacked a powerful

not, neither the Powell family nor the Carter family will stand

family. Madeline’s

She finally grasped Madeline’s attitude, as arrogant as her mother’s. It was clear as day to

dress, failing to soften her severe demeanor. Instead, she gave off a more imposing air as she scrutinized

“Miss Wilson, part on good terms. We acknowledge your past

she tightly clutched her emotions. Derek’s heart sank as he delicately wiped away her tears, soothingly

catch Norah’s somewhat amused expression and her look of

to book in advance to dine at Solo Mio Restaurant. Did Miss Wilson arrange a reservation a month