Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 46:

The fleeting moment of romance was interrupted by Norah’s straightforward words. She faced Sean and stated earnestly, “Without your quick reflexes, I would have been nursing bruises for days. I think I’ll sit up front next time.”

“What? Are you aiming to be my bodyguard?” Sean couldn’t help but ask, trying to settle his racing pulse.

“I wouldn’t dare presume so!” Norah averted her gaze, too shy to meet Sean’s eyes again, worried about repeating such an encounter.

Despite her confident approach with Kason, Norah had only once harbored feelings for one man—Derek. But perhaps it wasn’t so much feelings as an inability to let go of her attachment to him.

Sean sought to divert the conversation. “How’s the new job treating you? Is everything going smoothly?”

“It’s going well!” Norah replied. No surgeries from the Cardiac Surgery Department had been placed in Norah’s hands by Jamison yet, but Norah had assisted Gil in numerous surgeries in the Neurosurgery Department.

Not one for unnecessary chatter, Norah, recalling the awkwardness of their earlier interaction, felt her cheeks warm and chose to remain silent.

As she had fallen into Sean’s embrace moments earlier, Norah could distinctly feel his masculinity. His chest muscles were firm and tense. Norah was convinced he had training, given how firmly he held her.

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The rest of the ride passed in silence.

Once home, Norah prepared a bath, scattering rose petals in the water. Stepping in, she sank into the warmth of the water, resting in the bathtub and contemplating her recent decisions.

She planned to expedite Devonte’s treatment to conclude her visits to the Hayes family within a month. After that, she would leave matters to fate. As for Susanna, she wanted to switch her treatment schedule from every other week to once a week. Once Susanna was nearing recovery, she would undergo chemotherapy and a transplant at the hospital, wrapping up her treatment. It would take at most a month and a half.

on the water and breathed in the scent of roses. As the check-ups continued, she noticed Sean’s visits becoming less frequent. She

reflected on Kathy’s behavior at the Glamour Club,

the morning, Susanna had been waiting for some time when Norah arrived with Phillip. Spotting Norah, Susanna’s eyes sparkled with joy. She stood up and reached

you’re finally here! I’ve been looking forward to

her. Norah didn’t try to play it cool. It was just her usual

excitedly guided Norah to the treatment area. “Are we proceeding with

with a single braid cascading down her shoulder, Susanna looked pure and

hat. Though she had a fondness for Susanna, to preserve the mysterious aura of the Supernatural Doctor, she decided to keep their conversation minimal

trying and failing to engage Norah, appeared

Norah asked, glancing up with a scalpel

Susanna’s eyes. Norah assumed

a piece of candy, Norah offered comfort. “Hang in there just a little

mood instantly lifted. Her earlier concerns forgotten, she eagerly showed it to Sean, who had just

Doctor gave me

light blue pajamas, Sean emerged from the room and saw Norah

appeared less stern and more tender. Norah found herself stealing a few more glances at him. Sean looked

Norah blushed and focused on

evening and the soothing bath, Norah drifted into a dream where Sean showed up. Remembering his teasing words and actions in her

your ears so

Sean looked over and noticed the blush

a bit warm?”

to speak the truth. She could already

okay,” she said