Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 38:

Derek’s expression softened as he said, “Isn’t there still plenty of time before the Grace Cup? Madeline’s not going anywhere. What’s the rush to ask her today?”

Kathy said those words to change the subject, clearly not interested in seeking advice from Madeline regarding the Grace Cup. She jumped up and pushed Derek toward the door. “Understood. Derek, make it quick and get going. Madeline needs to get dressed.”

Once the door shut, Madeline asked, “So, are you actually going to join the Grace Cup?”

Kathy confirmed with a nod. “Yes, I studied fashion design at university. I’m eager to enter competitions to build my name. I need your support, Madeline.”

Madeline appeared unsure and said, “But I’ve also entered the Grace Cup’s fashion design contest. If I assist you, it might detract from my own work.”

She looked down, her gaze carrying a hint of mystery and uncertainty. She hadn’t signed up for the contest until Kathy brought it up, prompting a spur-of-the-moment decision to participate. She felt she had wasted too much time during her two years abroad. Now back in Glophia and preparing to marry Derek, Madeline knew she had to be mindful of her public image.

“I’ve heard Noelle will be judging the Grace Cup this year. I’m really looking forward to meeting her in the final round,” Kathy shared her aspirations.

As a student majoring in fashion design,

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Kathy looked up to several world-famous designers, with Noelle at the top of her list. “Noelle’s designs are simply exquisite. I own one of her high-fashion pieces. I hardly ever wear it, just to keep it special!”

and said, “Then you should give it your all in the contest. I decided to compete, and

slight sulk. “Fine, it’s okay. You should just concentrate on

duty at the outpatient clinic,” Jolie announced, handing Norah the schedule.

back. “You’re relatively new to our Cardiac Surgery Department, so being at the outpatient clinic mostly means you’ll be waiting. If you get bored, feel free to tackle other tasks around the office. Just make sure it doesn’t disrupt the

low voice, Jolie added, “Just be mindful. I get the sense that Jamison keeps a particularly close eye on

sense of awareness. He probably suspected that Norah might have leveraged connections to secure her hospital position without genuine medical expertise. Since Norah’s arrival, rumors had been circulating. There were whispers

forming opinions about others. Norah was friendly toward her colleague,

“Don’t mention it.”

departed, Norah attached her pen to her uniform pocket and headed toward the outpatient clinic. Derek was still delaying the finalization of the divorce. Calan had handled the delivery of the court summons

down, she knew involving Juliana

office of the Cardiac Surgery Department, Norah found herself alone. The screen showed doctors with patients queued up, but her name had not yet appeared. This didn’t bother Norah. She understood that as a newcomer, patients would naturally gravitate toward

got a patient. The first patient of the morning was a young university student seeking relief from discomfort. The clinic was busy, and the

acupuncture points, alleviating the patient’s discomfort in

Surgery Department this remarkable? The pain is gone!”

dealing with irregular periods for some time, haven’t you? What took you

been here before, but the relief from medication was only temporary. I never thought I’d find such effective relief here. Your technique

After the session, Norah prescribed two medications for the patient. “I’ve given you medications to help stabilize your system. They should alleviate your discomfort going forward. As for the rapid heartbeat, try not to stay up too late, especially when

rolled around, no other patients had shown up. Norah realized

once the clock hit closing time. Glancing up, Norah noticed Jamison at the doorway, quietly watching her. She offered him a serene smile before