Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 866

Chapter 866:

Norah furrowed her brow in concentration as she dialed Joanna’s number, but there was no answer, which struck her as odd. Joanna never missed calls. She always kept her phone within reach; it was practically an extension of her.

Concerned, Norah immediately called Alice.

“Joanna? I haven’t seen her recently. What’s going on with her?” Alice responded on the other end of the line. “The band’s on tour, and I’m swamped. I don’t even have time to visit Susanna in the hospital,” she added briskly.

Norah could hear faint musical tones in the background, which suggested Alice was rehearsing. Not wanting to intrude, she kept the conversation short and ended the call.

Joanna again, but still no answer. Her grip tightened on the phone as she dialed Bryson. She hoped

I wasn’t expecting your

Is something wrong? I really need to speak with her.” Norah leaned against

his voice heavy with worry. “Norah,

in surprise. She straightened up, and her expression turned

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flashing in her eyes. “Joanna would never

isolated herself in her room,” Bryson explained with a heavy tone. “The Carters are threatening to release the surveillance footage, and it’s putting immense pressure on us. My dad’s tried to negotiate,

to help someone.

her,” Norah insisted firmly. She had unwavering faith in Joanna’s character. They had been friends for years, and she knew Joanna would never have pushed Madeline down the stairs, let alone gone through with it. They all believed that children were innocent, regardless of how wicked their mothers