Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 217:

Norah gazed at the well-prepared steak on her plate, her mind flashing back to the unsettling scene from the afternoon, causing her to feel nauseous. Having resided in the harmonious society for an extended period, it was inevitable that she would struggle with such a tragic sight. There was a fundamental disparity between saving lives and taking them.

“Is everything alright?” Sean halted, his gaze shifting to Norah with concern.

Norah summoned a strained smile. “Yeah, very hungry.”

“My bad,” Sean said remorsefully. “I should’ve asked what you preferred. I went ahead and ordered the restaurant’s signature dishes. Take a look at the menu and pick what you fancy.”

Norah didn’t hold Sean accountable for choosing her meal. Quite the opposite, she appreciated the gentle care. “It’s my own preference,” she replied.

Norah reached for the heavy menu from the table’s upper left corner and flipped through it, only to find nothing appealing. “I’ll go with the spaghetti,” she decided.

Closing the menu, she placed it back on the table. “I had a small bite with Alice. Sean, just enjoy your meal.” Norah fibbed, opting for a white lie. When she disclosed the truth later, Sean would understand the reason behind her lack of appetite, sparing them both unnecessary probing.

her decision to extend her stay in Otland

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with your household chores?”

Focus on your… ” Realizing his words sounded a bit harsh, he quickly softened his tone. “I mean, I’ve got things under control. No need for you

much better. As soon as Sean finished speaking,

to come off as cold and calculating, yet now he anxiously explained himself, fearing her

she unforgiving? Norah lowered her head, taking a bite of her spaghetti. Unconsciously, a smile played on her

offerings, Norah’s appetite was lacking. She barely made a dent in her spaghetti, leaving two-thirds untouched. Conversely, Sean polished off

the main course was cleared away, Sean leaned back, awaiting dessert impatiently. “Now, can you reveal what you’ve

wasn’t particularly large, but its odor was pungent. Sean, with his keen sense of smell, found it

shaking her head. “Let’s indulge in dessert first.” She had a fondness for all things beautiful and a sweet tooth

“You’re a

a mysterious smile. “Let me clue you in.

baking?” he