Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 1097:

Joanna’s eyes lingered on the photo for a moment before she swallowed hard and began typing a response. “Didn’t I mention I was returning today?”

The sudden provocative picture from Duncan made Joanna’s cheeks flush with color. If she scrolled through their earlier conversations, she’d discover a number of similar photos.

She touched her flushed cheeks and felt her heart race in her chest. It was a new sensation for her—one she had never experienced around Duncan before.

“When will you get here? I’ll drive over to pick you up,” he added.

However, Joanna suppressed her feelings. “No need to worry; I’m catching a ride back with Norah and the others. They’ll drop me off first.”

drop her off at

up myself!” Duncan

had no choice but

are you messaging? You seem very happy. Is it someone special?” Susanna leaned in, her curiosity piqued as

swiftly shielded her phone, trying to play it cool. “Oh, it’s nothing—just

differently about Duncan just because she hadn’t been in touch with him for a while, given the length of time she

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Duncan stared at the unread message, a sharp pang of disappointment tugging at him. He reflected with a touch of bitterness that since Joanna had moved to Silverdale, she seemed to have forgotten about him and focused entirely on Norah. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy

but considering that she might find his sudden appearance odd, he had to abandon his idea. He had picked the best photo

joy as she stood in front of a sleek, luxurious private jet. She texted, “I’ll be back soon. You had better head to the airport to meet me there