Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 859

Chapter 859:

“He doesn’t show any concern for you. He’s been distant for so long, even leaving you alone in the hospital when you were ill. After everything, you still have feelings for him?”

Marlin clenched his teeth, frustration evident in his voice. “I must confess, I’ve been in love with you since the moment you rescued me. Those feelings only grew stronger when we met again. I really like you, Norah. I know you’re involved with someone else, and I tried to keep my feelings hidden, but I can’t stand by and watch him mistreat you. You deserve better.”

Marlin poured out his emotions in one breath, each word weighted with sincerity.

Norah could sense the genuine feelings behind his words. Once he realized who she truly was, his earnestness became impossible to ignore.

him down when things could still have

you’re coming from. However, a romantic relationship requires love from both sides,

at him. “We can remain friends, but nothing more. If that’s not okay with you, then it might be best if we don’t

rejected Marlin with unwavering firmness, leaving no room

the sorrow welling up inside him. He forced himself to appear calm. “I knew you wouldn’t agree to be with me,” he said. “I just needed to express my feelings. Even if you reject me, I won’t bother you. Let’s stay good friends.” In his heart, Marlin silently admitted that,

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trauma had left him afraid of the

could only ever hold her hand or give her a hug. After

to take things further, but Marlin always pushed her away, unable