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.

really

this, Norah glanced back, noticing the immediate shift in Derek’s expression

approached steadily, his gaze fixed directly

all Norah’s talk about divorce and even threatening him with a court summons for the divorce,

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

Norah with a taunt. “You stormed off so confidently this morning, and now you’re back

Norah stood her ground, arms crossed,

my idea of good luck,” Derek clenched his

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

hall with her parents, Madeline finally spotted 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 him

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

was tainted by Madeline’s twisted description of her as an illegitimate child

Derek are in love. After the divorce, you should 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

not, neither the Powell family nor the

son-in-law of the Powell family. Madeline’s

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

severe demeanor. Instead, she gave off

“Miss Wilson, part on good terms. We acknowledge your past efforts for Derek. Why degrade yourself

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

somewhat amused expression

at Solo Mio Restaurant. Did