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.

course, Norah. Don’t forget to

on it!” Norah

the parking lot, Norah turned to Susanna. “I’m heading home. Care to

my brother. Can you

could only drop Susanna at the gate, she agreed

villa. Susanna fidgeted in

Norah. How about a drink inside? It would

trying to get

have overheard what she had said to Joanna about him and Kason. Back then, she

being kind,” Susanna said, trying to sound calm. “Truth be told, I’m

earnest tone, Norah didn’t buy her words and chuckled. “You said

considering how to convince Norah. But when she saw that Norah had agreed, she blurted out,

a second, I need to respond to a message.” She then typed a long text to

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 second-guessing,

her screen, Susanna flashed a sweet smile at

her attention fully engaged. Swinging open the door, Norah’s gaze

who decided to grace us with his presence!” Norah

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

past Norah, Susanna went straight to the kitchen. Norah took a deep breath, bending down to swap

living room. Though she could feel Sean’s gaze

onto the sofa and greeting him with

A half-empty glass of water sat on the table, alongside a tablet and a laptop. Wearing sleek silver-blue

her gaze,