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 here

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

steadily, his gaze fixed directly on

divorce and even threatening him with a court summons for the divorce, the moment she found out he was at Solo

requires prior booking. It’s

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

quickly forgotten our conversation this morning?” Norah stood her ground, arms crossed, and

you is hardly my idea of good luck,” Derek clenched

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

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

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

Madeline’s twisted description of her as an illegitimate child of the

a mistress?” Rhoda was accustomed to asserting herself, and when dealing with someone like Norah, who seemingly lacked a powerful background, her argument shone even brighter. “Miss Wilson, let

family nor

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

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

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

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

the victim, quivered. Tears streamed down as she tightly clutched her emotions. Derek’s heart sank as he delicately wiped away her tears,

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

Solo Mio Restaurant. Did Miss Wilson arrange a reservation