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.

you two finished your

and Kason talking about?

place to meddle,” Norah replied with a brief look.

Norah walk away, Kaiden whispered to Spencer, “There’s something unique about Norah. Her confidence in

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

Kaiden said, shifting the topic and cheerfully

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 might have been held up

brings you here?” Norah was taken aback to find Jolie waiting at the entrance to Joanna’s ward. It was unusual for them to meet outside of work hours, especially since this area didn’t usually handle heart-related

made my way here just to see you,” Jolie

was hoping you hadn’t

it that you need from me?” Pausing in her tracks, Norah faced Jolie and said, “I’m in the middle of something. Dr. Austin, if you have something important, I’d appreciate it if

each patient having their own ward. This meant fewer nurses and visiting family members milling about on the

glanced around cautiously before

it, Dr. Wilson. Were you aware that you were the original

was piqued. She had assumed that both Baylor and Jolie were in the dark about her being considered for the position. “I was aware,”

closer and whispered, “After you left, he sent an anonymous letter to the director’s office, and that’s what snatched the

“Is that so?”

to think highly of Dr. Padilla,

looking for any favors in return. I merely hope you’ll consider bringing me

initially baffled as to why Jolie, who seemed to bear no fondness for her, would come forward with this information. After Jolie’s explanation, it

understand now,” Norah replied calmly, merely

it might be because Norah considered the position a lost cause and thus had no

reality, she wished Norah would demonstrate the same resolve when confronting Baylor as