Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 826:

Yolande promptly set the table as soon as she sat down, showing none of the arrogance or entitlement one might expect. First impressions did matter, but a deeper understanding of someone’s character had to be gained through additional interactions.

Norah had found that most of the women she met were quite pleasant, with just a few exceptions.

The three of them enjoyed a hearty meal, and Norah, truly hungry, savored every bite.

“Justin Lee has been released from the police station,” Marlin said. “He mentioned he had some unfinished business before returning to Glophia with proof of identity from the police.” Without new proof of identity from the police, his travel options would be limited.

“Marlin has someone watching his movements; maybe he’ll lead us to the person you’re looking for,” Yolande added.

and Justin,” Marlin explained,

the reason for her investigation into Justin, but they still offered their

you,” Norah expressed her appreciation, feeling genuinely touched.

Be assured, if

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expressed similar sentiments earlier, but Norah was hesitant to impose further or accrue any debt of gratitude. She

this, so her words were meant to reassure Norah that their assistance was simply a gesture of thanks for

dining with Norah and Marlin, Yolande sensed an awkward tension between them. She observed that Norah hardly responded to Marlin’s conversational efforts, while Marlin appeared keen to talk but had difficulty finding the right topic. Yolande wished

Marlin left early, leaving

he insisted on joining us. As soon as I mentioned meeting you, he even went to order takeout with me. I had originally planned to take you