Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 194:

Norah had already made up her mind.

Taking a deep breath and locking eyes with Sean, she declared, “I do.”

Seeing Sean’s bewildered expression, she affirmed, “Sean, I’m ready to be your girlfriend.”

Sean, initially shocked, burst into joy. He was visibly shaking as he placed his hand on Norah’s shoulder. “Really? You said yes? You want to be my girlfriend? Tell me one more time, please! I can’t believe my ears!” Overwhelmed with happiness, Sean enveloped Norah in an embrace, as if she were a priceless gem.

Norah rested her head on his shoulder, taking in his unique scent. “So, do you need a ‘no’ from me to believe it?”

“No way! You agreed to be my girlfriend! There’s no turning back now!” Sean tightened his embrace. “We’re together now. This makes me feel on cloud nine!”

Norah smiled, but then interjected, “Don’t be so happy yet. We’re not done talking.”

“Let me go first. I have

released her and sat beside her on a stone bench, never taking his

look in her eyes, Norah began, “Sean, you know I’ve just experienced a failed marriage. I don’t want you

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“Understood,” Sean replied quietly.

you being too close to other women. Likewise, I’ll maintain distance from other men. Most importantly,

required effort from both

Norah fidgeted

replied earnestly. “Having a career is important. I’m frequently busy myself, often traveling

to gently untangle

but she couldn’t avoid his touch. She watched his fingers deftly work through her locks. The connection between them was palpable. She glanced at him,

sharing meals. She was the one who had cared for Derek when he was in a vegetative state. But once he recovered, he got caught up in work and didn’t even come home for

She had hoped time and companionship would melt his

as these thoughts overwhelmed