Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 838:

Amabel’s spirits lifted at the prospect of spending the evening with Sean. A flicker of confidence crossed her eyes. Ever since Norah stopped appearing before Sean following Amabel’s last phone call, Amabel had made it a point to be around him. In matters of the heart, there was no “first come, first served.” Ultimately, the victor would be the one who persevered.

Marlin and Norah set out early in the morning. By midday, they were nearing their destination, a dusty, sunbaked town.

Norah hopped out of the car. “Lunch first,” she declared, scanning the surroundings. “Maybe we can ask around while we wait for the food.”

Finding Ivy and her family was proving more difficult than anticipated. This town was their most frequent haunt, but specific details remained elusive.

Marlin, ever the pragmatist, followed closely behind. “Small town, sure,” he conceded, his expression grim. “But lots of hidden corners. We might be here for a while.”

concern, “I printed some recent photos. Might jog someone’s

volumes. Getting access to these photos from

image trapped in time. The photos were taken during the year they were announced

resignation in her voice. “People change. Useful, but not

magic begins at

ghosts flitting through the fringes of society.

first, then strategy,” she decided, leading the way to

his tailored suit clashing with the ramshackle surroundings. Even

he

a place like