Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 453:

Friends

While Shayla underwent her CT scan, Luna expressed frustration about the hospital’s insistence on extensive testing. She questioned whether Shayla’s mild nighttime cough justified such a rigorous approach. Nonetheless, the prospect of decisively proving Norah wrong eased her mind slightly, making the ordeal seem less burdensome.

Upon receiving the scan results, the doctor issued a stern rebuke.

“Your daughter’s illness is very serious. Why didn’t you bring her in sooner?”

Gripping the report tightly, Luna responded in a flustered tone, “What? I didn’t notice anything unusual about Shayla. Doctor, what should we do now?”

“Start with an IV drip and go fill out the paperwork.”

If Norah had known about Luna’s visit to the hospital, she would have sighed in relief that Shayla’s condition was still manageable and that Luna was not too foolish or obstinate.

After getting home, Norah noticed a message from JW.

“Task completed. If there’s anything else you need help with, just let me know.”

smile crossed her lips. He had proven himself to be a remarkably sincere

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“Thanks.”

logged on specifically to express her gratitude to JW for his assistance the previous night. With the rumor-mongers now dealt with, she felt a sense of relief and was ready to continue her vigilance

By eight o’clock that evening, they were all gathered at the club, ready for the night ahead. The brilliant neon lights danced across the room, twinkling and

the band Dream captured the crowd’s attention, playing their original

at the performers. Turning to Norah, she commented with admiration, “Norah, since Rosy Secret was out of the picture, Dream has really come

of respect and envy as she took a sip of her drink. “Yeah, I

medicine, songwriting, composing, and even band management. She seemed to do

table, on the house. It had been a while since Norah allowed herself to unwind in a club. She savored the liquor, appreciating its rich flavor as it settled on her tongue, a hint of sweetness blooming after each sip. The

four ladies gathered, the night was just beginning to

through the chatter. “How

Norah’s cheeks, though it went unnoticed under the neon glow. Alice and Susanna

many people in the booth area,” Joanna observed, scanning their surroundings. “Let’s

in a secluded room, the perfect retreat for their game. Joanna, ever the extrovert,

cheating! If you can’t do the dare, you drink. Let’s get started—I’ll

table. It spun rapidly before slowing down, finally pointing