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 pink dress, blinked her giant eyes at Norah

into

sweetie. You’re pretty adorable yourself.” Gently ruffling the

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

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

was separated from her mother. Remarkably brave, she wasn’t a tearful

unfolds at

gentle squeeze of the little girl’s cheek, Norah promised, “Alright, let’s find your

earbuds and crouched down, picking up the little girl with surprising ease. The little girl

must be worried sick,” she whispered, her voice barely a

sure she is,” Norah replied,