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.

taken precautions to conceal her conversation from Hank. Hank seemed content after resolving an issue

a moment when Hank was fatigued, playing video games on the bed, Hadley discreetly retreated to the bathroom

I assist you?” Norah

asserted, “You may find it hard to believe, but what

worlds

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

reply before reiterating, “I’m speaking the truth. I

should rephrase my

my help. I couldn’t bear to see you harmed, so I

it that you want in return?” She understood

pause, Hadley’s voice