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

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

steadily, his gaze

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

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

confidently this morning, and

have you so quickly forgotten our conversation this morning?” Norah

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

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

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

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 are divorced. Technically, you and he are strangers now. Can’t you part on good

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

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

the Powell family nor the

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

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

Instead, she gave off a more imposing air as she scrutinized Norah, assessing her

good terms. We acknowledge your past efforts for

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

up to catch Norah’s somewhat amused expression

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