Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 45:

“It’s alright.” Sean’s eyes dropped, and his eyelashes cast soft shadows over his striking features. “Norah, I’ve mentioned before, you can always turn to me if you need anything.”

After a pause, Sean asked, “Do you need my assistance regarding Derek’s unwillingness to divorce?”

The car was dimly lit in the late evening, with the light from street lamps casting long shadows inside. Norah sensed Sean’s earnest look.

“There’s no need for that, Mr. Scott. It’s not a major issue,” Norah calmly responded.

“You’re always this formal, Norah?” Sean’s voice was deep, and Norah felt the electric current of his words, making her shiver slightly. “Do you feel like I’m begging to help you?”

Norah did feel that way.

“Mr. Scott, you’re making light of it. I do not enjoy imposing on others or being in someone’s debt,” Norah said frankly. “If I were indebted to you, I’d find it hard to repay.”

“Mr. Scott, perhaps you don’t understand, but I generally don’t seek help from others. I prefer to handle things on my own and avoid bothering people.” Due to her past experiences when she was young, Norah was wary of accumulating debts she couldn’t repay. Take Derek’s life-saving favor, for example. She had devoted two whole years to taking care of Derek, who was in a coma after the car accident.

With Derek back on his feet, safe and sound, Norah finally felt she had settled that debt. Sean hadn’t realized this was her concern.

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He suddenly grasped why she was so hesitant to accept his assistance. “But these are minor issues. You wouldn’t need to repay me, and you won’t owe me anything.” Sean locked eyes with Norah and challenged, “Do you keep track of how many times Joanna has driven you home or tally up the expenses she’s incurred on your behalf?”

“The situation with Joanna is different,” Norah countered. “Joanna is my friend.”

“I was under the impression that I was your friend too.”

Norah recalled the last occasion when Sean had offered her a lift and his timely assistance when she was caught in the rain at the bus stop. At that time, she had thought it would be lovely if she and Sean could be friends. Given their recent interactions, she acknowledged that they could indeed be considered friends.

between friends,” Norah explained. “Mr. Scott, surely you grasp this concept. There are

include something as simple as giving you a

not impose on anyone for a ride

the heartless character the rumors made him out to be. He found her quite kind,

from your personal one. Nevertheless, if I

taking Norah’s hesitation seriously. Feeling somewhat defeated, Norah hadn’t anticipated that Sean would focus solely on their friendship and

provided to his family members. She figured once her medical duties with his family were done, their

to accept a ride from someone willing to

work doesn’t include weekends, does it?”

business

hospital

same community and wouldn’t have to worry about traffic delays,

her day to unwind and

to

filled

conversation with Sean, was entirely unprepared for the sudden stop. Caught off guard, she

a reckless motorcyclist darted out from the left, showing no signs of slowing down. The two almost collided. Thankfully, Phillip’s quick reflexes kicked in, and

motorcyclist sped off into the night, Phillip muttered a few choice words under his breath. He harbored a strong dislike for such reckless riders, deeming

and attempted to apologize. “Sorry about that,

glimpse of the situation in the rearview mirror, Phillip promptly fell silent and diverted

her seatbelt. As the car took a left turn, she

onto. Sean instinctively supported Norah by the shoulder, his touch on her smooth skin sending warmth through him, his heart

met, both filled with surprise, Sean quickly averted his gaze. A

to speak simultaneously. Turning his

“Maybe we should wait until I’m no longer in