Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 280:

Norah swiftly got out of the car at the entrance of the hotel and headed straight for the elevator that led upstairs. After exiting the elevator, she couldn’t help but trot up the stairs.

When she saw the man sitting on the sofa, casually smoking, she let out a deep sigh, feeling a rush of relief. Just seeing Sean made Norah excited, and all her stress seemed to melt away. “Hi, darling. I’m back.”

Sean was the only one in the living room, surrounded by the strong smell of cigarettes. However, Norah didn’t mind the scent. Instead, her focus was entirely on Sean, who seemed even more striking amidst the smoke.

Sean put out the half-empty cigarette in the ashtray and slowly looked up at Norah. “Oh, here you are.”

His voice sounded deep and hoarse, mainly because of the smoking.

With quick but silent steps, Norah walked toward him. He stood up and reached out to grab her hand, but her momentum caused her to bump into his arms before wrapping herself tightly around him.

“Were you worried about me?” Norah asked softly.

had long forgotten what it felt like to be cared for. For the past two years, while living in the Carters’ residence, she had broken down and lost herself. It wasn’t until the divorce happened that she began to

her first marriage had been a failure, Norah wasn’t sure what a good partner was supposed to be

and even spent a lot on her without expecting anything in return. More importantly, he respected her and tried to understand her. Needless

Sean placed his chin on her shoulder, gently patting her

the

tender words, Norah wrapped her arms around his neck, leaning her body back slightly to look directly into his eyes. “I’m sorry. It’s my fault. I promise that next time, I’ll let you know

so immersed in her work that she had forgotten to contact Sean and give him a heads-up. With her phone on mute, she didn’t call him back until she finished all

making it hard to tell whether

a few days ago, whenever he saw her, he would be the

and gently kissed him on the corner of his mouth.

when he found out Norah was safe. He had been a little indifferent, testing what she would say to him after she returned. Seeing her delicate face and hearing her soft voice finally made him smile. “I’ll remember what you just said.” Norah looked so adorable when she acted spoiled. Just gazing at her made Sean’s heart soften. How could he continue to ignore her, let alone be angry? It

her stomach growled. It was as though all her tension had finally dissipated. Swallowing hard,