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.

Don’t forget to drop by tomorrow,”

it!” Norah called

hospital, in the parking lot, Norah turned to

brother. Can you

only drop Susanna at the gate, she

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

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

trying to get me to see

Bryson’s revelation from the day before, suggesting that Sean might have overheard what she had said to Joanna about him and Kason. Back then, she had claimed that both Sean

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

said you

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

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

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, just

locking her screen, Susanna flashed a sweet smile

engaged. Swinging open the door, Norah’s gaze immediately landed on Sean, lounging on

us with his presence!” Norah said,

the entrance, sliding a

to the kitchen. Norah took a deep breath,

a neutral expression, Norah sauntered into the living room. Though she could feel Sean’s gaze lingering on her, she played it cool,

said, settling onto the sofa and greeting him with

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 effortlessly dashing with the glasses perched

her