Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 716:

“Mr. Scott,” she pleaded, her voice trembling, “can I lean on you for a moment? I’m terrified.”

Sean turned to face her, his gaze taking in her pale complexion and the nervous tremor in her hands. He couldn’t be sure whether it was genuine fear or a calculated ploy.

“I apologize,” he replied evenly. “But I’m not comfortable with close physical contact. My girlfriend would be rather jealous, don’t you think?”

His words held a sincerity that couldn’t be faked.

Lola, trapped in the confined space, couldn’t help but envy his girlfriend. Even in this situation, his thoughts were with her.

alarm’s already been activated,” Sean assured Lola, his voice calm and collected. “We just need to wait for the rescue team. Panicking won’t help, and trying to

spoke with the practiced ease of someone familiar with elevator mishaps. Panic was a luxury

were their ragged breaths and

barely a whisper in the suffocating blackness. “Mr. Scott? Where are you?” As her eyes slowly adjusted to the gloom, she could

comfort. But before she could make contact, Sean’s

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out before he could question her. “I tripped

grasped his hand tightly, seeking solace in its warmth and size. But before she could savor

you remain still. Movement could cause the elevator to shift.” He

As the elevator lurched again, a choked sob escaped