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.

him being Norah. What if, on their first

departure to Silverdale, Madeline

the members of the Carter family continued to torment her. Initially, they used Derek’s absence in Glophia as an excuse, claiming that it was inconvenient for them to care for her, and insisted that she reside in Carter Manor. This

enforced, “It is customary to greet the elders early in the morning. If you have no tasks, make sure you greet us at seven o’clock every morning.” Madeline dismissed this lightly and

Madeline complied. Sharon, who enjoyed Madeline’s cooking, frequently tasked her with laundry duties. Failure to

defy me, I’ll make sure my son divorces you. Norah was compliant when she was here. Are you really worse than her?” Juliana, though outwardly kind to her family, harbored animosity

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

maltreatment, Madeline 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