Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

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Ursula’s expression soured instantly. With the family’s finances tight, why was her husband splurging on expensive alcohol? Did he even consider her and the children?

“Madeline, are you mistaken? Julio always comes straight home after work. He doesn’t frequent bars or similar places!” Ursula defended her husband. “He loves me and our children very much.”

Madeline smiled cryptically. “Ursula, just dismiss it as hearsay from me. The gifts I’ve given have never been returned. How about we have a meal together and reminisce about our sisterly bond?”

Zara replied icily, “I’ve informed my husband that I’ll be having dinner at home. Let’s arrange to meet another time. Based on your demeanor, it seems you’ll be staying in Glophia for a while longer.” Her words indicated her disinterest in further conversation.

Ursula also declined, saying she needed to cook for them. “Perhaps another time. I’ll take my leave now.”

Two minutes later, both Zara and Ursula departed, leaving Madeline alone in the mall. She gripped her phone, anticipating a call from Derek, who knew she was at the mall but hadn’t bothered to inquire how she would get home. Worse, he had just scolded her over spending a few hundred thousand.

Derek, whom she knew from the past, wasn’t like this.

Suddenly, Madeline pondered Zara’s and Ursula’s situations.

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Zara, aware of her husband’s infidelity, lived a carefree and lavish life due to his wealth. Conversely, Ursula, married to an average man, grappled with everyday struggles, which took a toll on her mental well-being.

Contemplating the Carter family’s diminished wealth and Derek’s altered demeanor, Madeline chewed on her lip, fiercely wrestling with her inner turmoil. Derek, regardless of her actions, would love her eternally. So, why shouldn’t she fight for her own happiness?

just been replaced. Joanna stayed here previously. If it’s

only staying

placed her bag on the bedside table, noticing the pajamas and toiletries laid out. “Norah, your house is really spacious. Isn’t

be told, I own more than just this property. I also have smaller apartments that are better suited for living alone.

Derek and Madeline. The villa was mostly empty, with only her presence. She arranged for a housekeeper to maintain regular

added, offering

drop by from time to time, Norah.” Susanna obediently smiled, her face reflecting Sean’s expression. This prompted Norah’s mind to wander. At Sean’s villa, there seemed to be a room reserved just for her. After spending time there on different occasions, that room began to feel

Sean has one for you. I can stay over when I visit.” Susanna looked

no issue. She found that having more people around made the house feel

Susanna selected her room, Norah promised that on her next

just talk—she retrieved a vacuum-sealed buckwheat pillow from the wardrobe. “I’ve noticed you occasionally struggle

expensive, it was imbued with

Susanna noticed several more pillows in the wardrobe and quipped, “Norah, are

I’ll give you two. Make

in hands-on activities, particularly crafting useful items. Given her expertise in medicine, she often created things like the buckwheat

have any surgeries scheduled at the moment. The promotion list for attending physicians has been finalized. An additional slot

you, Jamison,” Norah

returned to her office, maintaining a casual smile despite Jolie’s scrutinizing

you always keep an eye

did Jamison