Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 69:

Norah took the thermos in her hands. In the air-conditioned car, she felt a warmth spreading in her chest as she held it. She blinked and hesitated before speaking up.

“Mr. Scott, how would you handle it if your car got dirty?”

Sean was puzzled. “What do you mean?”

With a shy tone, Norah confessed, “I’m on my period, and I accidentally stained your seat.”

After admitting this, Norah shut her eyes, too anxious to see Sean’s reaction, feeling embarrassed by the unfortunate incident. Mortified by the thought of the mess, she could sense the discomfort growing as she sat there, uneasy in Sean’s presence.

Sean’s cheeks turned pink as he awkwardly reassured her, “No worries. I’ll get it cleaned.”

Feeling embarrassed, Norah offered, “Please let me know the cost, so I can cover it.”

“Money isn’t an issue. What kind of person do you take me for?”

Norah was taken aback. She recalled her time with the Carter family, where she had to ask for money for any purchase. Initially, Derek complied every time she asked, but as time passed, he became increasingly impatient with it.

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money. Derek never showed interest in her personal

but for two years, she had simply been his caregiver, ending up with

Sean said, checking the navigation. “If you’re uncomfortable, we can

Dreamview Villas.” She doubted she’d feel comfortable leaving the car even at a service area, considering the visibility of the stain. It seemed wiser to change her

Sean replied, steering toward

bodyguard for trips to the Glamour Club next time. I might not always be there

off guard by Sean’s words and retorted sharply, “That’s my concern, Mr. Scott. It

harsh words darkened Sean’s expression instantly. “Can’t I worry about you as a friend? I

is generally safe, but it has its dangers. Wouldn’t it

Norah

two years with the Carter family, Norah had picked up plenty of lessons and a hefty dose of

promises can be fleeting. In other words, even when a woman ties the knot, she shouldn’t put

considered those two years

he remained silent. Adding more words would only irritate her further. He decided to step up and do more for her when needed. Through their shared experiences, Sean had come to recognize Norah’s self-reliance. She preferred

to be there

wasn’t so bad to have been alone all her life. With this thought in mind, Norah rested her chin on her hand and gazed out the window. The highway lay dark

bag was still in her car, along with her phone. Without it,

a bit dull. Maybe the water helped, and he was glad she wasn’t in

She grabbed the laptop

of this, his eyes would surely widen in surprise. Sean’s laptop was strictly private. Even Phillip