Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 835:

Derek wondered who he truly loved—Madeline or Norah? Both women had been pivotal figures in his life. Now, with Norah gone, a yearning for her return gnawed at him.

“But your ex, Norah, she was the strong and capable one. I thought you wouldn’t divorce her…”

Before he could finish his words, Coen initiated intimate encounters with an escort in the dim light, his words drowned out by the sounds of heavy breathing.

Derek, too, began making out with another escort.

being Norah. What if, on their first anniversary,

to Silverdale,

as an excuse, claiming that it was inconvenient for them to care for her, and insisted that she

the morning. If you have no tasks, make sure you greet us at seven o’clock every morning.” Madeline dismissed this lightly and chose not to comply. As a result, Juliana ordered her food intake to

her with laundry duties. Failure to meet Sharon’s demands resulted in confinement to

when she was here. Are you really worse than her?” Juliana, though outwardly kind to her family, harbored animosity towards Madeline. Since Madeline had usurped Norah’s place, Juliana took pleasure in witnessing Sharon’s

to marry into this family, didn’t you?” Sharon sneered. “Now that your wish is granted, you must abide by our rules.” Sharon placed the bowl on the table with a loud thud, startling Madeline as

grew increasingly sensitive and wary, constantly dreading the prospect of being confined again in the dark room without food. Derek would shield her if he were present, but he was away on a business trip. Despite all the hardship, Madeline lacked