Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 408:

Norah had never truly discussed this topic seriously with Sean before. She was the one who had become upset without offering an explanation, but Sean had also contributed to the tension by responding too harshly.

Watching the range of emotions flicker across Norah’s face, from joy to unease, Alice swallowed the last bit of her sweet mango.

“Alright, alright,” Alice said, setting the mango down. “You have work tomorrow, so don’t overthink things. Get some sleep early.”

At Derek’s villa, Kathy approached the front door, two clear red marks on her cheeks.

Derek swung the door open, and his gaze softened with surprise when he saw her disheveled state.

“Kathy, didn’t you go to confront the Andrews family today? Did they do this to you? You’re pregnant; how could they possibly hit you?” Derek asked, his handsome face displaying anger. Kathy was his sister, and he wouldn’t stand idly by if she was being attacked.

“You are carrying Bryson’s child. How can they strike you, regardless of their feelings towards you? How could they?” His voice grew more intense as he spoke, his fists clenching in fury.

“Don’t worry, Kathy. I will make sure we get justice.”

face and offered a weak

magic to

hit me, not anyone

furrowed

about to call their father to ask about how the negotiations with the Andrews family had gone. Any charity from the Andrews family could be a

gave him the perfect opportunity to ask about what had happened

need to find Madeline,”

dress, spoke softly, her head bowed, and her hands nervously clasped in front of her. Her demeanor was strikingly similar to Madeline’s.

is here to see you,” he called out to

dare they! If word got out, they could be overwhelmed by the backlash. She took Kathy by the hand and led

me

tension between them due to the assassination attempt incident, and they had been on the brink of an argument at any

caught Derek’s gaze from the side and

alone, puzzled. Why must they