Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 775:

A gentle breeze whispered through the trees as a full moon, like a silver coin, ascended in the twilight sky.

“What a stunning sight!” Norah breathed, stopping at the fountain. She watched in a daze as kids darted around the fountain, their faces alight with joy, their watchful parents ever-present.

Gazing up at the moon, a pang of longing for her own family tightened her chest. Seeking solace, Norah perched on a roadside bench, closing her eyes and tilting her head back to immerse herself in the music.

The soft glow of streetlamps illuminated her face, attracting glances from passersby.

“Pretty lady, you’re so sparkly!” A sweet voice shattered the serenity.

A three-year-old girl, clad in a fluffy

lips curved into a genuine

Gently ruffling

her head solemnly. “Lost Mommy. You here to help me find

clinging to Norah’s leg with an adorably persuasive pout. “Pretty lady, can

Remarkably brave, she wasn’t a tearful

unfolds

a gentle squeeze of the little girl’s

huge, but it lacked security personnel. Norah stowed her earbuds and crouched down, picking up the little girl with surprising ease.

worried sick,” she whispered, her voice

Norah replied,