Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 972:

They had eagerly anticipated Nora’s performance. With Nora out of the finals, they had no reason to stay. They weren’t sure what had transpired on stage, only that Nora had stumbled significantly.

They departed without delay, leaving on the same day.

The helicopter blades sighed to a stop on the manor’s sprawling apron. Nora emerged from the aircraft, her eyes narrowing against the bright sunlight.

Her good mood had vanished like morning mist.

“My boss’s here,” Amy whispered, nudging Nora with a knowing elbow.

Nora’s gaze flicked up, landing on a sleek black car in the distance. It was her fiancé’s!

surge of excitement propelled

backseat door swung open, revealing

the sweltering heat, the man was clad head-to-toe in black: a long-sleeved

with unbridled joy as she practically

see me?” she purred, sliding in beside him and

gentle as he brushed a stray strand of hair from her mask. “Of course I

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the white bandages with a furrowed brow. Relief washed over him as he saw no blood

further.

a hint of pride peeking through the grimace. “But I finished the entire performance! See? Wasn’t

bright eyes pleaded for his

smile tugged at his lips. “Amazing, Nora.

of protection hanging heavy in the