Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 145:

Norah offered a gentle smile and said, “Let’s not linger on the past.” She preferred to leave those memories behind. She was the only one who truly understood the depth of the bitterness and fatigue she had endured.

Kason, visibly moved, managed to say, “Okay.” His eyes softened as he looked at her. With a smile, he asked, “Norah, did you recognize me the moment we met at the Glamour Club?”

“Yes.” As soon as Norah heard Kason’s name, she had her suspicions. Seeing him in person only confirmed her belief. Although Kason had aged fourteen years—looking older but more distinguished—his features remained unchanged.

“I recognized you when I saw you at the Glamour Club,” Norah explained.

Kason then realized the reason behind Norah’s particular interest and occasional glances. He had thought they were strangers, not realizing their paths had crossed long ago. “So why didn’t you say anything?”

After a brief pause, Norah replied with ease, “After such a long time, it’s hard to know what you might feel about me. And you’re the leader of the Hayes family. Bringing up those memories could have seemed like I was trying to leverage your status.” She added with a hint of self-mockery, “Should I have tried to reconnect with you? I prefer to earn your respect through my own efforts.”

Over a decade had passed, and upon their recent meeting, Kason showed no sign of recognition. Given their different social standings, Norah chose not to bring up their past.

She had not expected Kason to remember her after all these years.

“Just focus on healing for now. We can talk more once you’re feeling better,” Norah smiled and said. “I’ll visit you over the next few days for a check-up.”

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“Okay.” Kason felt fatigued, attributing it to his age and the toll of his injuries. The brief conversation with Norah had already worn him out.

After adjusting his bed, Norah made sure Kason was comfortable before she left. Upon opening the ward door, she saw Kaiden and Spencer waiting outside.

finished your talk?” Norah

Kason talking

place to meddle,” Norah replied with a

walk away, Kaiden whispered to Spencer, “There’s something unique about

shrugging Kaiden’s hand off his shoulder, replied, “If she wants to keep her background a secret, let her be. I’m off to grab some

having is fine by me,” Kaiden said, shifting the topic and cheerfully engaging with

was outside Joanna’s ward, waiting for Norah. She knew Norah visited this ward daily after work, so she decided to wait here. However, Norah took longer to show up than expected. Jolie assumed Norah

to find Jolie waiting at the entrance to Joanna’s ward. It was unusual for them to meet outside

my way here just to see you,”

Jolie explained, “I was hoping you hadn’t left yet,

and said, “I’m in the middle of something. Dr. Austin, if you have something important, I’d appreciate

were quiet, with each patient having their own ward. This meant fewer

glanced around cautiously before

the middle of something, so I’ll get right to it, Dr. Wilson. Were you aware that you were the original choice for the attending physician

piqued. She had assumed that both Baylor and Jolie were in the

you know why Dr. Padilla got the spot instead of you?” Jolie leaned closer and whispered, “After you left, he sent an anonymous letter to the director’s office, and that’s what snatched

“Is that so?”

highly of Dr. Padilla, and I couldn’t stand by and watch you be misled again, which is why I decided to

I’m not looking for any favors in return. I

bear no fondness for her, would come forward with this information. After Jolie’s

replied calmly,

Baylor directly. Jolie couldn’t grasp why Norah appeared so unbothered. She speculated it might be because Norah considered the position a lost cause and thus had no plans to act on this information. Jolie felt that, if

would demonstrate the same