Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 103:

“Norah, please accept them. Otherwise, I’m at a loss about how to gift you other things,” Sean implored, giving a nonchalant shrug. “You know, there’s no need for me to keep that dress and high heels.”

Suddenly, Norah realized she had transformed during her two-year stay with the Carter family. Where once she would accept presents without a second thought, she now found herself pausing, wondering if she should accept them. It was clear Derek’s domineering behavior had left its mark.

Her initial concern was whether she deserved those gifts.

“Okay, I’ll take it. Thank you, Sean.” Norah beamed.

Sean rose to his feet. “There’s something else you’ve overlooked.”

Norah felt puzzled. Had she forgotten something? The next moment, the sight of the silver dress jogged her memory of that mortifying night. “I had assumed you had discarded that dress.”

Sean’s previous remarks had led Norah to believe he had disposed of the blood-stained, unsightly dress.

“I mentioned you could retrieve it whenever,” Sean replied flatly.

Sean placed the dress in a bag beside Norah and then produced a jewelry box from his pocket. “Take a look. Do you like it?”

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Opening the jewelry box, Norah discovered a diamond brooch Sean had acquired at this morning’s auction.

“This is for you. It seemed perfect for you the moment I saw it,” Sean explained.

The brooch sparkled, mirroring how Norah always appeared luminous in Sean’s eyes.

remained steady, and the weight of the jewelry box felt significant in Norah’s hands. “Sean, I can accept the dress, but this brooch is far too much.” Norah’s face flushed with slight

family after delivering her treatment, yet

silent, his gaze intense and

cradled the jewelry box in her hands,

for you,” Sean said, his voice deep

akin to a feather brushing gently against Norah’s heart, overwhelmed

treatment fees from your family.” The medical fees amounted to fifty

gift, and fees are fees. They are not the same. No need to bring it up again. I’ve made up my

futile, Norah understood Sean’s determination,

was intended for his mother. Yet, now it

out, her eyes caught the painting she had gifted him in the

“Where there is a will, there is a way.” It seemed Sean had taken a liking to these words, embodying his relentless pursuit

at her home, presenting her with a small

sight of another jewelry box made Norah wary. “What’s this, Phillip?”

this to you upon your return,”

extend my thanks to him.” Eager to end the conversation, Norah accepted

actions intrigued her. Having just received a diamond brooch, she now found herself with a pink jewelry box. What could

her. The two items acquired by Sean that morning were now hers, a gesture that left her puzzled as

admired its beauty. It had been a coveted piece at the auction,

back in the box and discovered a small white note. Unfolding it, she

ink was fresh, hinting at Sean’s personal

he intend by penning such

She quickly tucked the crystal and the note back into the box, trying not to

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