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.

Hank. Hank seemed content after resolving an issue and had taken Hadley to their room, engaging in intimacy after dinner.

the bed, Hadley discreetly retreated to the bathroom

I assist

it hard to

worlds on

probing, “How do you know this? Furthermore, you and Hank are a couple. Why should I trust

for a moment at Norah’s reply before reiterating, “I’m speaking the truth. I overheard it

rephrase my question. Why are you choosing to

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

“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 the