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.

to drop by tomorrow,” Joanna replied

on it!” Norah called back before

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

on my brother. Can you give me

Norah could only drop Susanna at

Sean’s villa. Susanna fidgeted in her seat, wondering how to

for the ride, Norah. How about a drink inside? It would be rude not

trying to get me

have overheard what she had said to

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

“You said you wanted to have a drink

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

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

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sweet

Norah into the villa, her attention fully engaged. Swinging open the door, Norah’s gaze immediately landed on Sean,

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

Susanna kicked off her shoes by the entrance, sliding a pair of slippers toward

to the kitchen. Norah took a

could feel Sean’s gaze lingering on her, she played it cool,

Norah said, settling onto the

a while. A half-empty glass of water sat on the table, alongside a tablet and a laptop. Wearing sleek silver-blue light glasses, he exuded an air of refinement. Clad in a silver-grey long-sleeved shirt, Sean looked

averted her