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.

Norah. Don’t forget to drop by tomorrow,” Joanna

on it!” Norah called back before

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

to check on my brother. Can you give

Susanna at

outside Sean’s villa. Susanna fidgeted

How about a drink inside? It

“Are you trying to get me

had said to Joanna about him and Kason. Back then,

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

didn’t buy her words and chuckled. “You said you wanted to have a drink with me inside?

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

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

today, so high-tail it back home, pronto! The Dreamview Villas. Don’t even think about second-guessing, just make a beeline for the villa in five minutes flat! And no, I’m not pulling your leg. Get here as fast as

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

Norah into the villa, her attention fully engaged. Swinging open the

us with his presence!” Norah

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

straight to the kitchen. Norah took a deep breath,

the living room. Though she could feel Sean’s

onto the sofa and greeting

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 effortlessly dashing with the glasses perched on his

her