Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 47:

Norah was just making an excuse.

She raised her eyes to meet Sean’s. The warmth in Sean’s gaze turned icy suddenly when he learned that Norah planned to leave so quickly.

Susanna shivered slightly due to the sudden cold aura emanating from Sean.

“Supernatural Doctor, if it’s uncomfortable for you to have lunch here, Sean can arrange lunch for you at Solo Mio Restaurant instead. Allow us to treat you,” Susanna urged, hoping to convince Norah not to leave on an empty stomach.

Sean, with a tone of detachment, suggested, “Supernatural Doctor, please give it some thought.”

Feeling trapped by their persistence, Norah realized she had little choice. It was just lunch, yet declining seemed impossible. “Okay then. I’ll have lunch at Solo Mio Restaurant.”

Susanna’s emotions were mixed as she turned to Sean and said, “Sean, you heard Supernatural Doctor.”

Once Norah had left with Phillip, Susanna felt a deep loneliness. She found herself idly twirling her fingers on the couch.

“Sean, does Supernatural Doctor not like me? I talked to her several times today, but she seldom responded. And she didn’t stay to dine with us. Am I that bothersome?”

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head and said, “Perhaps she just

a bit after Sean’s reassurance. “Sean, there are some rumors about

hardened. “What

She accused him furiously, “Do you think I’m oblivious?

he silently endured. Derek lifted his head, nibbling his lips in silence. Juliana was aging. Eventually, unable

your actions,” she said. “You and Madeline have been together for some time now, and Norah has let go

hands balled into fists and anger etched across his face, Derek spoke his first words since

nerves with deep breaths. “Explain to me. Why

to mention, she is acquainted with Miss Andrews, Mr. Hayes, and Mr.

disappointment. “Doubting her? Derek, have you

indifferent to her. Now that you’re about to divorce, you persist in not letting her be. She’s under no obligation to share anything with you since you’ve signed the divorce papers. Now that you’re strangers, it’s not your place to know. Derek, even

He shook his head and said firmly, “Grandma, I can’t stand betrayal. The fact that Norah is

as she pointed at Derek. “You—” She was mad at Derek, since he had wrongly placed his affection on a gold-digger like Madeline, who loved wealth and power

Derek and Norah’s shared history, Juliana pondered whether the marriage she had insisted on was a mistake. The Carter family, she

“I cannot allow you to bring us shame. If you intend to be with Madeline, finalize the divorce formally and swiftly, or I will

Juliana was known for her decisiveness

gesturing toward the study door. “Don’t you dare come back until this is resolved. I have no desire to see

exited with a bow, his eyes betraying no emotion. Following her

sensed a mischievous gaze upon

coat and arriving at her office, Norah spotted a lavish bouquet of roses on her