Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 381:

Sean gently ran his fingers through Norah’s hair, then he closed his eyes.

The room had been quiet.

Maybe it was Norah’s tears earlier, but as she nestled into the warm embrace, her nerves relaxed, and sleepiness washed over her.

When Susanna bounded downstairs with joy, she caught Sean’s silent gesture, his finger pressed against his lips, signaling for her to lower her voice. Observing the scene, Susanna tiptoed gently.

Norah, adorned in subtle makeup, lay nestled in Sean’s embrace, serene and softly breathing.

“Sean, what’s the plan?” Susanna whispered.

Susanna figured Norah must be exhausted to fall asleep like that.

“How about you head out first?” Sean asked.

“No, I want to stay here.”

With wide eyes, she said, “Norah’s got a room all set up for me.”

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Pointing upstairs, she mimicked walking with her fingers.

go upstairs to rest. Sean, make sure

even if Norah stripped down before him,

a

Her long lashes cast shadows, her natural pink lips pursed like a

looked, the more

as they journey through daily life together, their emotions

his thoughts without him even realizing it. And it was true. He squeezed Norah

she deserved nothing

A soft glow from a little night light in the corner revealed she was in the living room. Did she fell asleep? In the living room? Where were Sean and Susanna? Had they left? Norah felt puzzled. She tucked her hands beneath her, feeling the strain in her muscles as she glanced

she caught

the time?” Sean

enjoyed the warmth until he too

the phone, and unlocked the

in the

her temples. It was clear she hadn’t slept well, probably

Susanna? Why did I fall

affairs. As she dwelled on them, she slowly drifted off into

Falling asleep in front of Sean was

like she had let her guard down

fell asleep the moment you laid on

“It’s bedtime. Get some rest. Don’t forget to wash off your makeup before you