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.

explained. “Mr. Scott, surely you grasp this concept. There

something as simple

absolutely necessary, I’d rather not

made him out to be. He found her quite kind, and thus, Norah felt comfortable

if I

Feeling somewhat defeated, Norah hadn’t anticipated that Sean would focus solely on their friendship and overlook her

crossed mainly through racing events and the medical treatment she provided to his family members. She figured once her

it wasn’t a bad idea to accept a ride from someone willing

weekends,

“My business is closed on

having weekends off. Her hospital employed a rotating single-day-off system, assigning days off monthly. This month, her day off

the same community and wouldn’t have to worry about traffic delays, Norah suggested, “I can make

her day to

to fetch you then,”

filled the air as the

Sean, was entirely unprepared for the sudden stop. Caught

smoothly until a reckless motorcyclist darted out from the left, showing no signs of slowing down. The

breath. He harbored a strong dislike for such reckless riders, deeming them a

Phillip cleared his throat and attempted to apologize. “Sorry about

the situation in the rearview mirror, Phillip

seatbelt. As the car took a left

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

met, both filled with surprise, Sean quickly averted his

to speak simultaneously. Turning his head, Sean gestured

shifted, suggesting in a raspy voice, “Maybe we should wait until I’m no