Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 686:

“Miss Wilson, why didn’t you come to me during your visit?”

Norah offered a smile. “I didn’t want to impose, Mr. Boyd.”

Manley countered, “How could it be an imposition? When you’re in Silverdale, you should have let me host you.”

“I just didn’t want to trouble you,” Norah explained, her smile unwavering.

Sean tensed slightly, his fingers curling. Did Norah know the Boyd family head? Had she visited Silverdale before? What was the nature of her relationship with Manley?

He realized he knew nothing about this. Despite their long stay in Silverdale, Norah had never mentioned any connection. Manley’s laughter broke the tension, echoing the warmth of an old friendship being rekindled.

here, you must accept my hospitality! It was

introduced Sean to Manley,

thoughtfully

to be Miss Wilson’s

their father’s uncharacteristically kind demeanor toward Norah. Hans racked his brain, realizing with a pang that he barely knew this woman. How had she gotten

staring blankly at Norah. Norah smiled politely, without a hint

next

Marlin after

butler filled me in. Miss Shaw, I expect

edge since discovering Manley’s connection to Marlin, felt a fresh wave of terror wash

defense. “Dad, Miss Wilson started it! Just because she’s, well, acquainted with you, doesn’t mean you have to play favorites. That’s