Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 133:

Norah had come to know Susanna, perceiving her as a tender soul, yet lacking the street smarts that Joanna had developed over time. Joanna, having spent more time with Norah, had a knack for discerning who was genuine and who was not. But Susanna, bless her heart, was oblivious to such distinctions.

Back in high school, Susanna would have believed the moon was made of cheese if someone told her so. The last time, had Norah not intervened, there could have been a real problem.

Norah empathized with the Scott family’s predicament. Susanna, being the apple of their eye, had been spoiled and indulged, but this overindulgence had bred naivety, leaving her unable to tell friend from foe.

Despite her angelic appearance, Susanna’s innocence was apparent. Tears welled in her eyes, tugging at both Joanna’s and Norah’s heartstrings.

Norah gently placed a comforting hand on Susanna’s shoulder. “There, there. Don’t go off the deep end. I doubt Sean meant to hide anything from you.”

Sniffling, Susanna nodded, her resolve firming. “Norah, my brother and I are thick as thieves. Just wait, I’ll ask him about it when I return!”

Susanna felt she should support Sean’s advances, since he clearly had a soft spot for Norah. Plus, she had developed a fondness for Norah and was eager to make her part of the family.

Watching the exchange between Norah and Susanna, Joanna couldn’t help but muse, “If only Norah and Sean could hit it off… having a sister-in-law like her would be perfect.”

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“Having a sister-in-law like Susanna wouldn’t be half bad—obedient, innocent… not like that scatterbrained Kathy!” Joanna thought to herself, reflecting on Norah’s kind nature, which had often been the target of Kathy’s mocking words throughout her marriage.

Joanna couldn’t help but admire Norah’s patience with the Carter family. Luckily, Norah was finally divorced. With the Carter family out of the picture, Norah could return to her own peace and happiness.

“Joanna, rest well in the hospital. I’ll take my leave now. See you tomorrow,” Norah bid her farewell, using the arrival of the grapes as a reason to leave.

forget to drop

on it!” Norah called

parking lot, Norah turned to Susanna.

on my brother. Can you give me a

Norah could only drop Susanna at the

fidgeted in her seat, wondering how to invite Norah

a drink inside? It would be rude not to offer,” Susanna said

trying to get me to

suggesting that Sean might have overheard what she had said to Joanna about him and Kason. Back then, she had claimed that both Sean and Kason were her

to sound calm. “Truth be told, I’m not sure if my

didn’t buy her words and chuckled. “You said you wanted

still considering how to convince Norah. But when she saw that Norah

phone. “Hold on a second, I need to respond to

head home! I’ve got a surprise in store for you, a real showstopper! Just trust me on this one. You’ll be happy to see it! Phillip confirmed you’ve got no prior engagements today, so high-tail it back home, pronto! The Dreamview Villas. Don’t even think about

her screen, Susanna flashed a sweet smile at Norah. “Ready to roll,

next moment, Susanna ushered Norah into the villa, her attention fully engaged. Swinging open the door,

decided to grace us with his presence!” Norah said, a smile tugging

kicked off her shoes by the entrance, sliding a pair of slippers toward Norah. “Have a seat, Norah.

to the kitchen. Norah took a deep breath, bending down to swap her

room. Though she could feel Sean’s gaze

said, settling onto the sofa

table, alongside a tablet and a laptop. Wearing sleek silver-blue

her gaze,