Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

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It was a quiet miracle, subtly drawing them closer. Amabel was keen to join their conversation but didn’t grasp the topic that Kennedy was discussing. Her area of expertise was finance, so she had no choice but to engage Susanna in conversation.

However, Susanna was preoccupied with Norah. Even though she couldn’t participate in their discussion, she listened attentively from the sidelines.

Sean looked on with a smile. He shared a close bond with Kennedy and knew that Kennedy tended to keep others at arm’s length. It was out of his expectations that Norah and Kennedy hit it off well without his needing to step in. Norah sensed a special connection with Kennedy, feeling as though there was some kind of affinity between them. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so at ease. Being around compatible people was comforting.

As the afternoon wore on, they talked for hours. Kennedy, feeling hospitable, decided to extend an invitation for dinner.

“Stick around for dinner. I’ll get a reservation sorted. Spencer, Amabel, are you up for joining?”

eagerly accepted, “Sure, joining you would be wonderful.” Feeling out of place, Spencer hesitated. But he knew he couldn’t just leave his

exclaimed with delight, “Yay, delicious

teased, “Doesn’t your brother treat you to nice

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anything tasty,” Susanna replied, looking visibly disappointed and

his sister was

your sister better,” Kennedy chimed in, continuing

dare treat

ruffling her hair. “At home, she’s the one

protested, “When have I ever been in charge?!” From the sidelines, Norah watched with a twinge of envy. “Norah, do you think I’m being unreasonable? It’s clearly my brother who is arrogant and bossy; he