Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 137:

Joanna was already awake when Norah stepped into her ward. She noticed Susanna standing nearby, which initially made her feel somewhat displeased. However, she quickly managed to shake off the feeling.

Joanna reasoned that, given her current state—confined to a bed due to her injuries—it was only right for Norah to have another companion by her side. Since Susanna was Sean’s sister, Joanna suspected that he had sent her over as a means to grow closer to Norah.

Joanna could tell that Norah was fond of Susanna, and with how lovely Susanna was, it was easy to see why. Joanna hadn’t seen Sean in quite a while, leaving her uncertain about his feelings toward Norah.

“Norah, you have no idea how much I’ve been looking forward to your visits every day! The pain from my wound has been so bad, I found myself crying…” Joanna confessed, her eyes brimming with tears, her voice trembling.

Norah leaned over and gently wiped away her tears. “Joanna, I can see how much you’re hurting. Look here, see what I brought for you.”

As Joanna paused her crying, she looked curiously at Norah’s hand. “What’s that?”

Norah opened her palm to reveal a piece of milk candy. “After I finished surgery today, the patient’s child handed me this candy. I’ve held onto it for you all day.”

A smile broke through Joanna’s tear-streaked face. “Thank you, Norah.” The milk candy, though simple, held immense value for Joanna.

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Norah had kept Joanna in her thoughts, even amidst her busy schedule. For Joanna, that

keeping anyone who approached her at arm’s length, due to her delicate condition, and their intrusive surveillance meant that her friendships never lasted. Privacy had become a luxury, and

friendships, which made her even

than just candy. It was a token of Norah’s care for Joanna. This made Susanna recall a moment they had shared in the villa, where Norah had given her a milk candy. That gesture had made her

thoughts, Susanna followed quietly as Norah wrapped up her conversation

entered Joanna’s ward. It was a stark contrast to her usual

realized I don’t have friends like that.” She fiddled with her fingers. “I didn’t think too much when Frieda invited me out… I just went along, cheerful because of the invitation.” Susanna, in her innocence, hadn’t seen

Susanna that both Frieda and Bart were now imprisoned, facing the

a solitary figure, found a genuine connection with Joanna. Joanna’s open-heartedness and kindness had drawn her in, leading to a deep friendship. However, after Norah’s marriage,

to Norah, Susanna asked, “Could we become good

this to bridge a connection between you and Sean, and I won’t

words might come across as awkward, especially after the heartfelt scene in Joanna’s room. Yet, these were

being silly. Haven’t I always been kind to you?” Norah responded with clarity and warmth. “I truly

care as her second patient upon resuming her role as the Supernatural Doctor. She had always held a special place for Susanna, charmed by

disbelief. “Norah, you’ve always been kind to me. It’s just hard to believe,” she confessed,

clear, do you understand?” Norah reached out, tenderly caressing Susanna’s face, her voice warm

as she

for the third time, couldn’t suppress his irritation. After a composed farewell to his business associate, he made his way