Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 117:

Norah’s cheeks flushed with warmth, a feeling she tried to disguise under a facade of serenity. She questioned herself: did she harbor any affection for Sean?

Truth be told, yes. Her attraction to him was undeniable, yet she chose to retreat, fearing the risk of diving into emotional waters once more.

When confronted with Sean’s assertions, Norah found herself skeptical, willing to trust only a fraction of his words. Her experience with Derek had taught her the folly of taking a man’s words to heart. Pitying a man was a recipe for lifelong regret.

This cautionary principle became a mantra she repeated to herself, a mental guard against the sway of her own feelings.

“Sean, you must be jesting. It’s common knowledge that you’re the most sought-after bachelor among Glophia’s elite young ladies. Claiming I’m the first? Forgive my disbelief,” Norah retorted, her laughter tinged with disbelief and a hint of mockery.

Her skepticism wasn’t unfounded. Given his illustrious standing, the weight of his words only diminished in her eyes.

“Regardless of my words, skepticism remains, doesn’t it? Very well,” Sean replied. His gaze pierced Norah, unsettling her composure.

“Really?” Norah replied. “While I appreciate the sentiment, I remain unconvinced.”

“Afraid I can’t return your feelings. Since the divorce, it’s Kasan who has captured my interest. He is the one I desire. As for what transpired previously, all I can offer is my apology.”

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Meeting Sean’s eyes firmly, she continued, “Clinging to a mutual dalliance is futile.”

Internally, Norah begged Kasan for forgiveness. Resorting to this pretense was her strategy to elude Sean, hoping Kasan would understand.

actions to undertake. My resolve remains unchanged,” he asserted, his gaze deep and

hand clenched tightly. Despite her definitive stance, Sean

Sean mused, “I never thought I’d face rejection.” Traditionally, it was he

open, there’s no need for you, Mr. Scott, to wait for me outside the hospital daily. Kasan’s presence makes your efforts

up, she added, “I’ll take my leave to rest now.

Norah exited the room without a backward glance, leaving Sean to brood alone in the wake

pulled a long face. She said Kasan was the one she desired? He decided to meet

curiosity about the allure Kason held. The memory of Norah’s firm rejection left Sean grappling with a

affections. The evidence of Sean’s feelings had

her own emotional numbness had clouded her perception of his true intentions. The

experienced a moment of suffocation, a physical echo of her internal turmoil. “Huff…” Gasping for air as she resurfaced, she realized the futility of dwelling on what had been said. Further contemplation was unnecessary; it only served to complicate matters. Sean’s thoughts and

Norah made her way to the hospital early. Upon her arrival, she sought updates on

found Bryson, a picture of exhaustion, as if the night had passed without a wink of sleep. “Bryson, haven’t you gone

shook his head in response. “My worry for Joanna has overshadowed everything else. I’ve put company matters on hold to be here throughout the night,” he explained, massaging his temples wearily. “The thought of something happening while I’m away

to get some rest while I stayed to handle any emergencies. Norah, could you check

keep

with the nursing staff to get an update on Joanna’s condition. The

during the night. Thankfully, the medical staff had acted swiftly, administering medication to reduce the fever. By morning, the situation had stabilized,

the skills with which Norah had performed during the surgery, the outlook was positive. Key to Joanna’s recovery

a deep sigh, his tension easing at the news of her stable condition. “My heart has been heavy with worry.

that her family is there to provide comfort.