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 assisting you could be

okay. You should just concentrate

you’re on duty at the outpatient clinic,” Jolie announced, handing Norah

clinic. Jolie gave Norah an encouraging pat on the 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 sense that Jamison keeps a particularly close eye on you. He could drop by to check on you without

had been circulating. There were whispers that Norah might be a high-ranking

to rely on her own judgment when forming opinions about others. Norah was friendly toward her colleague, and Jolie

“Don’t mention it.”

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 for

and pondered his next move. Deep down, she knew involving Juliana could simplify matters, but Norah hesitated to burden her, considering the latter’s

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

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

applied pressure to specific acupuncture points, alleviating the patient’s discomfort in

Cardiac Surgery Department this remarkable? The pain is gone!”

dealing with irregular periods for some

temporary. I never thought I’d find such effective relief here. Your technique worked

Norah prescribed two medications for the patient. “I’ve given you medications to help stabilize your system.

up. Norah realized the importance of reputation, understanding it played a significant role no matter the

for the day once the clock hit closing time. Glancing up, Norah noticed Jamison at the doorway, quietly watching her. She