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

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

in her eyes, Norah began, “Sean, you know I’ve just experienced a failed marriage. I

newest

“Understood,” Sean replied quietly.

other women. Likewise, I’ll maintain distance from other men. Most importantly, keep an appropriate distance from

a relationship required

can’t be by your side all the time,” Norah fidgeted with her fingers. Constant companionship had devalued her in

“Having a career is important. I’m frequently busy myself, often traveling for work. We’ll understand each

reached out to gently untangle a

but she couldn’t avoid his touch. She watched his fingers deftly work through her locks. The connection between

were merely sharing meals. She was the one who had cared for Derek when he was in a vegetative state. But once he recovered,

his face. She had hoped time and companionship would melt his disdain. But she realized

vision as these