Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 134:

Norah found it rather amusing. Sean and Susanna had a knack for selecting gifts tailored to the recipient’s preferences. Hadn’t Sean given her soft drinks last time?

Norah gently shook her head. “No need. I’ve already received some soft drinks from someone, and I haven’t finished enjoying them.”

Susanna’s round eyes narrowed into a displeased frown. “Who dared to gift you soft drinks before me? How infuriating!” It felt like a missed opportunity to make her presence felt.

Norah’s gaze twinkled as she responded, “A friend.”

Sean clenched his fist at his side. “Friend again.”

Norah, seated on the sofa, laughed beguilingly, her eyes exuding captivating charm. With each smile, she seemed to glow, her beauty dazzling. Her chestnut-colored hair cascaded behind her, adding to her effortless allure.

“Alright, this friend certainly understands you well.” Susanna let out a feigned sigh. She turned to Sean, purposefully addressing him in Norah’s presence.

“Sean, I heard you had a private meal with the daughter of the Morris family. Is that true? Why haven’t you mentioned it to me before?”

“It was just a friend I ran into. We sat together for a while, but we weren’t together,” Sean clarified, though his eyes drifted toward Norah. “Phillip knows about it. You can ask him.”

Susanna persisted, “But why did I hear it was a one-on-one appointment?”

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“Phillip was held up for a few minutes due to something,” Sean hastily explained, then redirected his attention to Susanna. “Where did you hear these rumors?”

about,” Susanna lifted her chin, subtly gesturing toward Norah,

quite close with Norah? Why not extend

Susanna continued trying

me once. She’s like my guardian angel. Sean,

to interject. Shouldn’t Susanna be the one repaying her kindness? Why was the

in response. “I’d be delighted to, but Norah never gives me the

asked, “What’s the matter? Why is that? Every time Norah spots me, she seems to make a swift exit.

burst into laughter. Was Sean taunting her with such

would be a pleasure to count you among my

people vying for Sean’s friendship seemed endless. Being acknowledged and esteemed by him was

and Sean are friends, why not visit more often? True friends should spend time together. I’ve noticed Joanna always hangs out with you, and that’s why your bond with her is so strong. I’d like to build a similar bond

lovely girl like Susanna was irresistible. “Susanna makes a valid point. Friends

discomfort, remembering the embarrassing incident from that particular night. She cast her gaze

her hands with sparkling eyes. “Sean is absolutely right! Norah, if he extends an invitation to dinner or anything else, you must accept. I’ll likely be

to Susanna’s innocent enthusiasm,

ever straightforward, replied,

feeling a bit awkward, neither Sean nor Susanna gave her much chance to dwell on it. They smoothly

friends.” The words she

Norah chuckled self-mockingly.

Then, as Norah glanced slightly at Sean, she pondered that maybe starting to understand

furrowed his brows slightly, remaining silent as he kept his eyes fixed on her

before standing up. “Thank you for inviting me for a drink. I should

dinner before leaving? Going back now means cooking alone, dining alone, washing dishes alone. Why not have dinner at Sean’s place and then head home afterward? It would be delightful. In that case, you can have