Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 717:

Emerging from the elevator, Lola dropped her facade of vulnerability. Back in control, she strode toward the restroom to freshen up. Stopping in front of Sean, she offered a tight smile.

“Apologies for my behavior earlier, Mr. Scott,” she said, her voice regaining its usual strength. “Darkness really does unnerve me.”

Sean simply shook his head. “No need for apologies. It’s a perfectly natural reaction.”

“Let’s move on, shall we?” she suggested, a hint of determination in her eyes. “A little elevator delay won’t spoil our evening. Drinks still sound good?”

“Sounds like a plan.”

In the taxi, Norah’s phone rang, displaying Hadley’s name on the screen.

as she spoke from the bathroom, having taken precautions to conceal her conversation from Hank. Hank seemed content after resolving

the bed, Hadley discreetly retreated

assist

“You may find it hard to believe, but what I’m saying

endless worlds on

evident as she sat upright, probing, “How do you know this? Furthermore, you

reiterating, “I’m speaking the truth. I overheard it myself. You have

sharpened. “Perhaps I should rephrase my question. Why are

I couldn’t bear to see you harmed, so I simply felt compelled

further, “What is it that you want in return?” She understood that altruism often had underlying motives rooted in personal

a prolonged pause, Hadley’s voice finally broke