Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 310:

Sheri winced as pain shot through her, rendering her powerless, still seated on the floor. “That’s my stuff! I hadn’t said you stole from me in front of everyone!”

Despite her weakness, Sheri clung to her distortion of the truth. “Everyone saw you snatch it from me!”

Sheri’s stubborn denial garnered support, even from Shelton. Seeing Sheri’s pained expression on the ground, Shelton leaned toward trusting Sheri. “Supernatural Doctor, what did you take from Sheri? Can you just return it?”

Norah spread out her hands, the white porcelain bottle resting in her palm. “Why would Sheri have a bottle exclusive to my lab? Clearly, she’s the thief, taking it from my backpack!” Norah accused.

Pointing at the bottom of the bottle, Norah added, “See this? My custom porcelain bottle. I’ve etched symbols at the bottom. Sheri, what’s inscribed here? Tell everybody!”

Indeed, there were two words at the bottle’s base, unknown to those onlookers, who all shook their heads.

to prove herself after speaking for her. “I recall Supernatural Doctor using similar porcelain bottles before. Are

the researchers, swayed by the

did she know

new favorite is

the words, but it’s mine. Are you trying to take it from me, right within the research institute?” Sheri challenged,

faced with evidence. Seeing her lack of repentance, Norah didn’t see any reason to show

involve the police. They’ll decide whose it is. And for your information, I’ve got many such bottles in my lab. If you can’t pick yours out, stop babbling!” Arms crossed,

white gown, should’ve been dedicating herself to her project, not resorting to theft and deceit. Had Norah not been so astute, she would have failed to realize that her bag

bottle from Norah—no two ways about it. She had been banking on Norah’s imminent departure, thinking she could take Norah’s belongings and pull off the research solo. She figured

victory seemed within reach, Norah’s grip tightened around Sheri’s wrist, exposing her in front

flooded Sheri’s mind. If only she’d been a little more cautious, perhaps Norah wouldn’t

the spotlight, there was no way Sheri was going to admit to her theft. “I won’t call the police as long