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.

I can accept the dress, but this brooch is far too much.”

the Scott family after delivering her treatment, yet Sean seemed eager to weave himself into

his gaze intense and unwavering, signaling

the jewelry box in her hands, torn between acceptance

fit for you,” Sean said, his voice deep

akin to a feather brushing gently against Norah’s

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

They are not the same. No need to bring it up again. I’ve made up my mind.” Sean lifted his

discussion was futile, Norah understood Sean’s determination, compelling her to accept this

intended for his mother. Yet, now it lay in her possession—a twist

and left without uttering another word. On her way out, her eyes caught the painting she had gifted him

a liking to these words, embodying his relentless pursuit of his desires.

presenting

box made Norah wary. “What’s this,

hand this to

to end the conversation,

her. Having just received a diamond brooch, she now found herself with a pink jewelry box. What could it contain? Yet, she felt

two items acquired by Sean that morning were now

had been

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

fresh, hinting at Sean’s personal

intend by penning such

unease. She quickly tucked the crystal and

is unique. Don’t overanalyze it,” she told