Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 241:

A Warning From Alice

Kelvin’s expression grew grim. “The trouble’s with the local police. We need to figure out a way to get out of here before we end up at the station. Facing their interrogation could take days.”

Norah was familiar with Otland’s police force from past encounters. They weren’t the easiest to deal with, and as Kelvin suggested, avoiding them altogether was the best strategy.

“We can escape through the secret passage Jack used. Let’s stick together.” With the police already on-site, there was no point in lingering.

“Let’s move,” Sean said, taking the lead with Norah by his side. “You all follow me.”

They entered the secret passage and twisted a switch to seal the entrance behind them. In the subdued light below, their breathing was the only sound.

“Keep up,” Norah urged, leading the way. “We’ll find an exit further on.”

The sewer’s labyrinthine paths were unfamiliar to Sean and the others, who trailed behind Norah through the twists and turns.

looks like our way out. The police

the ladder first to push aside the

now

and scoped out the area, he reported back, “We’re not far from our parking

help but express her surprise. “Really? What a stroke

underbelly, gained from a past spent navigating its sewers and bridges,

distance between herself and Sean, her hand slipping into his pocket to retrieve her phone. She bowed her

on me. We should head to the

could only nod. “Whatever you need.” Being close to Norah was all he desired. Merely being in

hard to bear, seeing Sean—the decisive and formidable

the three to the

Alice lit up with joy upon watching

up, but Norah had exacted revenge on her behalf. It was a relief to

offered a nonchalant smile. “Don’t mention it. Just focus on getting

in Otland, alongside caring for Alice, Norah pondered how to confront the Wilson family upon her return. The welcome party for her was already arranged for three