Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 396:

Sharon said with concern, “Didn’t the news just report a nanny selling a baby? How could a nanny possibly be better than the mother?”

Adrian agreed and added, “Kathy is gentle and kind. And she’s pretty too. Now that she’s pregnant, why do you think she isn’t right for Bryson?”

Raina and Joanna exchanged knowing looks.

“Isn’t it obvious? Why do we need a reason if we simply don’t like her?”

Kathy clearly wasn’t the type of daughter-in-law the Andrews couple wanted. What more could they say to make that clear?

A flash of anger crossed Kathy’s face, but she restrained it. Madeline had advised her to appear vulnerable and cry in front of the Andrews family.

“Even if you don’t like me, at least think of the baby. I’m not asking for much. I just want to be with my baby. Bryson, Joanna, this baby is innocent.”

She shed tears and appealed to their emotions.

Joanna shivered with irritation and said, “Stop playing the victim. I can see right through you.”

eyes, Kathy

for

the baby was innocent, and the adults were to be blamed. The real motive behind the Carter family’s

without much damage. If Bryson had chosen to marry Kathy, then so be it. Marriage required commitment

find a reason to teach Kathy a lesson if she became part of the Andrews family. As

with it,” Raina said calmly, crossing her arms

Joanna cried

ago? Why had she suddenly agreed?

pure happiness spread across Kathy’s face. Once Raina consented, Joanna’s objections no longer

Darwin and Raina dismissed Joanna’s complaints

contain his excitement as Derek’s words came back to mind.

the two families began to discuss the wedding

sat beside the sofa, her eyes brimming with tears, her fists clenched, and her

Joanna’s breaths grew heavier. Norah stopped

“Joanna?”

grew deeper, now

“Joanna, are you crying?”