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 talk?”

what were you and Kason talking about? Did you two know each other

Norah replied with a brief look. “I’m leaving now. I’ll visit him again

to Spencer, “There’s something unique about Norah. Her confidence in speaking to Kason is

hand off his shoulder, replied, “If she wants to keep her background a secret, let her

by me,” Kaiden said, shifting the

this ward daily after work, so she decided to wait

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

just to see you,” Jolie

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

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

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

cautiously before she began to

get right to it, Dr. Wilson.

that both Baylor and Jolie were in the dark about her being considered for the position. “I

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

“Is that so?”

it is!” Noticing Norah’s doubtful expression, Jolie quickly added, “I witnessed it myself. I followed him to the director’s office. I noticed you seem to think highly of Dr. Padilla,

for any favors in return. I merely

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

now,” Norah replied calmly,

Norah’s composed response. She had expected Norah to react with 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

the same resolve when