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.

differences between friends,” Norah explained. “Mr. Scott, surely you grasp this concept. There are countless things I can share with

as simple as giving you a lift

absolutely necessary, I’d rather not impose on anyone for a ride

had concluded that he wasn’t the heartless character the rumors made him out to be. He found her quite kind, and

you really know how to separate your professional life from your personal one. Nevertheless, if I see you, I’ll still offer you a ride

defeated, Norah hadn’t anticipated that Sean would focus

racing events and the medical treatment she provided to his family members. She figured

a bad idea to accept a ride from someone willing to offer. “By the way, do you have time

doesn’t include weekends, does

“My business is

at the hospital, Norah valued the rarity of having weekends off. Her hospital employed a rotating single-day-off system, assigning days off monthly.

to worry about traffic delays, Norah suggested, “I can

Saturday as her day to unwind

to

screech filled the air

deep in conversation with Sean, was entirely unprepared for the sudden stop. Caught

the left, showing no signs of slowing down. The two almost collided. Thankfully, Phillip’s quick reflexes kicked in, and he braked sharply, swerving right to dodge the

few choice words under his breath. He harbored a strong dislike for such reckless riders, deeming them a danger not just to themselves

throat and attempted

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

As the car took a left turn, she was thrown right into Sean’s arms, ending up wrapped in

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

surprise, Sean quickly averted his gaze. A

and Norah both started to speak simultaneously. Turning his head, Sean gestured for her to continue, saying,

we should wait until I’m no longer in your lap