Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 71:

Norah lingered in the kitchen for a bit before she casually walked past the living room again. She noticed that Sean was gone, but there were still items left on the table.

Approaching, she spotted a steaming cup of coffee, some painkillers, and an iPad, with a note beside them: “The coffee’s for you. If the pain persists, take a pill. Feel free to watch movies on the iPad.”

The note filled Norah with a sense of warmth.

With the coffee, painkillers, and iPad in hand, Norah headed upstairs, touched by the gesture. Sean wasn’t as cold as he appeared. In fact, Norah had observed that he was quite considerate. He acknowledged her discomfort and, as if to pass on the message, thoughtfully left painkillers and an iPad to entertain her when she was bored.

Kason got into the ambulance. Watching as the doctor wheeled the unconscious Kaiden into the operating room, Kason sank into a chair outside, consumed by thoughts and concern. His mind raced.

Those kidnappers had shot Kaiden. Yet, Phillip mentioned that Norah wasn’t hurt. He wondered whether that was the truth. He remembered seeing Norah dressed up for the evening on the monitor. The thought of her likely getting injured troubled him deeply.

Earlier today, Norah had reminded Kason about the hospital visit. The news of her kidnapping that evening sent Kason into a panic. After the police arrived, Phillip and his group had left, planning to visit the station the next day for statements. Although Phillip reassured Kason of Norah’s safety, not seeing her in person left Kason filled with concern.

In his mind, Norah was fearless and beautiful, yet she was still a vulnerable woman. Kason’s gaze dropped, a fire of anger in his eyes. The local gangs were out of control. It was clear to him that swift action against them was needed.

The lights in the operating room dimmed, and the doctor came out. “We’ve removed the bullet. The patient just needs plenty of rest now.”

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Kaiden, in a coma, was wheeled out and into a general ward. A sweating and breathless sergeant hunched over.

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a bright Sunday morning

company today?” Susanna asked as she entered. While taking off her shoes in the entryway, her eyes caught

Something was amiss. There was another

new to her. Why would he have a woman at home?

had brought home. To her knowledge, Norah was the only woman Sean had ever brought home. She wondered if her brother was really good at keeping secrets or if she just didn’t know

as she slumped onto the couch, waiting for her brother to appear. She figured her early arrival might be why Sean hadn’t managed to keep

luxury shopping bags. His eyes widened slightly upon spotting Susanna in the living room. Narrowing her eyes at the silver chain bag and the shopping bags Phillip carried, Susanna inquired, “Whose bag is that? Are you dating someone? Are those clothes

presence, considering her usual late mornings. “Mr. Scott had me

with someone? Why can’t I know? If I hadn’t arrived so early today, this would’ve remained a secret! Who the hell

mystery woman? Have you met her?”

from her seat, Susanna leaned in and whispered, “Tell me. I promise

enough,” Phillip replied with

from the staircase. Susanna’s eyes darted toward

pair of long, elegant legs. Looking up, she saw a stunning woman wrapped in a white bath towel, their eyes locking. Surprise widened Susanna’s eyes at the

feelings for Norah, who denied any romantic involvement. But

early visit, Norah queried, “Susanna, are you here

Susanna responded, nodding