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.

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immediate shift in Derek’s

approached steadily, his gaze fixed directly

even threatening him with a court summons for the divorce, the moment she

prior booking. It’s not a place you can

stormed off so confidently this morning, and now you’re back by my side in a rush. Playing hard

conversation this morning?” Norah stood her

is hardly my idea of good luck,” Derek

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

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.

and her tone was firm as she studied the tearful Madeline, then turned her attention to Norah, saying, “Miss Wilson, Madeline has been quite clear. You and Derek

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

what’s appropriate. Is there a need to disrupt their lives by acting like a mistress?” Rhoda was accustomed to asserting herself, and when

nor the Carter family will stand

family.

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

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

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

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

up to catch Norah’s somewhat amused expression and her

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