Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 452:

As Norah observed Shayla’s pale face, her expression grew dark with concern.

“Why haven’t you taken Shayla to see a doctor yet?” she asked, her voice full of worry.

Luna’s voice rose in anger. “Norah, what are you implying?”

“My daughter adores you, yet you hope she’s ill. What is wrong with you?” Luna snapped, her frustration clear.

She vividly recalled the first time she introduced Shayla to Norah. Norah had suggested a hospital visit for a lung checkup, but she hadn’t taken it seriously.

In her eyes, Norah wasn’t omniscient; she couldn’t diagnose someone just by looking at them. Perhaps it was merely an attempt to frighten her. Her daughter was the picture of health; it was unthinkable that she could be ill.

“Luna, I’ve told you before, I want nothing to do with your family. Please stop seeking me out.”

Norah gently held Shayla’s hand and guided her back to Luna.

your daughter. I only offered a

cast downward and her voice cold, Norah continued, “Please, don’t

magic begins at

had secured several significant orders, and his partner had accidentally

father had insisted that she reconnect with Norah to

gently at Norah’s finger. “Auntie,

she simply cherished Norah’s presence, drawn to her

adores you. My family bears

Luna asked, her voice filled with frustration. “We have no ill will towards you.” Norah, having grown up an orphan, stood to

have you seen hostility from me towards your family?” Norah replied, her tone calm but firm. “I simply wish to keep my

two steps back,

we cross paths, let’s pretend

leeches that clung tightly once they attached themselves. Norah knew the only way to avoid future complications was to cut ties decisively from the beginning. They saw her as a means to greater profits, determined to keep her within their reach. Norah understood their motives all

and his family, the brief encounters she’d had gave her some insight into their character. Luna’s efforts to reconnect were likely at Corrin’s request. Norah chuckled to herself.