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

were you and Kason

to meddle,” Norah replied with a brief look. “I’m leaving now.

unique about Norah. Her confidence in speaking to Kason

she wants to keep her background a secret, let her be. I’m off to grab some food. What do you want? I’ll get you

by me,” Kaiden said,

visited this ward daily after work, so she decided to wait here. However, Norah took longer

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

here just to

smile, Jolie explained, “I was hoping you hadn’t left yet, so I decided to

in the middle of something. Dr. Austin, if you

own ward. This meant fewer nurses and visiting family members milling

before she

get right to it, Dr. Wilson. Were

and Jolie were in

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

“Is that so?”

think highly of Dr. Padilla, and I couldn’t stand by

return. I merely hope you’ll consider bringing me

fondness for her, would come forward with this information. After Jolie’s explanation, it

understand now,” Norah replied calmly,

anger and confront 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

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