Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 571:

Within him, conflicting voices engaged in a fierce debate. “You should feel sorry for Norah. Upon awakening, you and she were meant to enjoy blissful companionship. Norah’s affection for you is profound, and together you could have started a family filled with joy. Your actions have disappointed her, marking you as ungrateful,” one voice said.

“Madeline carries your unborn child, embodying your first romance. Your heart should gravitate toward her. The bond between you is undeniable, albeit tainted by past mistakes. Norah cunningly manipulated circumstances to secure your hand in marriage. She is inherently deceitful! Your devotion to Madeline must endure eternally!” another voice retorted.

Derek harbored deep regrets over his past decisions, now understanding that if he let go of his true love, he might lose her forever. As he watched Madeline rest in the hospital bed, guilt consumed him. Throughout Madeline’s pregnancy, his thoughts had incessantly drifted to Norah. Frustrated, he gripped his hair. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be.

Kathy sneaked out of the room, carefully closing the door behind her. “Derek, Madeline is resting. Once she’s awake, you should take her home. I have other matters to handle, so I’m leaving now.” Madeline would need to recuperate a bit more before they could leave the hospital.

Derek

him with surprise. Such pleasantries were uncharacteristic for him. Unbeknownst to her, Derek’s recent reflections on Norah’s thoughtful nature had influenced his behavior, making the kind words

relentless work on the Glamour Club case and now lay in bed, appearing weak and unwell. Devonte, who had miraculously recovered from a grave

see such hesitance from you when action is needed. Since when did our family raise anyone to be so faint-hearted?” Kaiden recoiled, intimidated by the intensity of Kason’s glare, and sought refuge

his health declined. During

someone to warm her heart and accept her.

his dismay. The Hayes family was illustrious, yet here was his grandson Kason, already in his thirties, without ever having