Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 48:

The note lacked a name, and the handwriting was messy, likely written by a worker at the flower shop.

Norah was baffled. Who would give her such a large bouquet of roses? She mulled over recent encounters and concluded that nobody would be inclined to send her roses. With that thought, Norah disposed of the roses in the bin, planning to remove them during her lunch break, then swiftly put the matter out of her mind.

Yet, an unexpected continuation unfolded.

Norah and Jolie were having lunch in the hospital cafeteria when a male doctor joined them. “Hi there,” he said.

Jolie glanced up at him.

The man sat beside Jolie, asking, “May I join you?”

Jolie seemed puzzled, saying, “With so many open seats here, why choose to sit with us?”

Indeed, the cafeteria was half-empty, offering plenty of seating options.

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Norah subtly shifted away, pretending not to know Jolie.

The man’s face stiffened as he observed Norah’s movement.

Jolie declined the man’s company since she knew Norah’s discomfort around new faces. Now, with Norah moving away, she conversed with the doctor.

The man introduced himself as Aikin Rivera, a doctor from the Neurosurgery Department, expressing a desire to speak with Norah.

Noticing her lack of interest, he turned his attention to Jolie.

hearing this, Jolie couldn’t conceal her

grabbing some food, Jolie bid Norah farewell and departed

ate slowly as Aikin seated himself

met his

one who sent you those roses. Did you like them?” Aikin asked, visibly uncomfortable, his plate untouched. “I’ve collaborated with Gil and spotted you. Your medical expertise is impressive, and I’d

the sender, Norah gave him a closer look. He looked quite decent and

share professional insights, but let’s

disappointment was evident. “Can’t we be

I’m not much for socializing,” Norah said, preferring to

interested in her, yet she

awkward, apologized. “I’m sorry for

he quickly left

and she lost her appetite. She nibbled on her food and

rest. Besides, if people with normal mindsets faced such a

with surgery and went to

and reviewing documents. He gestured to the files on his desk. “The details you need are right

settled on the sofa to

Gil suddenly asked, “Are you fond of

“Not at all.”

perplexed. “Then why’s he going around claiming you’re his

Gil found it hard to believe she could embark on a

was piqued. “Did you hear it

Later, I overheard him telling others that you are his girlfriend. I was worried there

a hint of frustration, Gil added, “He seemed like a straightforward guy. I wouldn’t have guessed he’d fabricate something like this. Norah,

had roses sent to me, which made me get scolded by Dr. Herrera. After I turned him away at lunch, he started spreading rumors. I’m going to handle it.” Norah snorted. “I am