Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 795:

It was evident to Jarrod that Marlin’s motives were not pure. Despite having a girlfriend, why was Marlin engaging in such ambiguous behavior?

Shrugging off Jarrod’s grasp, Marlin replied curtly, “I need to speak with her. It won’t take long. Please, don’t mind me.”

Jarrod clenched his teeth in frustration. He had hoped for a rare moment of connection with Norah, yet it slipped through his fingers. Was he doomed to drown in his work forever? He then shook his mind in frustration.

Norah, taken aback by Marlin’s return, looked at him with a mix of surprise and inquiry. “Is there something else you needed?” Yolande had mentioned it to her previously. Marlin seemed to have no recollection of his kidnapping. She knew it wasn’t a pleasant memory, so she chose not to bring it up around him.

“Miss Wilson, I must apologize once again for my behavior at the charity event. Dolores and I have parted ways.”

accept your apology.

to offer an apology and to announce his breakup, seemed odd

by Norah’s frosty

leading me to mistake someone else for you. But in truth, you were

earnest gaze met hers. “Miss Wilson, you’re the person I owe the biggest thanks to. I hope this misunderstanding hasn’t sown any animosity between

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gaze to meet his. “We aren’t close enough

arm’s length, which stirred a discomfort within him. Would things have turned out differently had

to ensure you didn’t harbor any negative feelings toward

“Miss Wilson, have a good rest,” before hurriedly exiting the ward, his cheeks