Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 1226

Chapter 1226:

Gilda soon arrived, bringing the luggage with her. She would be staying in the guest room but remained close by, as always.

Norah gathered her belongings, heading back to her room. She grabbed her pajamas and stepped into the bathroom. The hot shower soothed her, washing away the weight of the day and leaving her feeling refreshed.

Afterward, she settled in bed and called Sean. His face appeared on the screen, still in his study, though he’d changed into more relaxed clothes.

“Have you made it to Surella yet?” Sean asked, adjusting his phone in one hand while clearing away the scattered papers on his desk with the other. His eyes locked on the screen, focused solely on her.

told him about the Frazier family. After seeing the names on the paternity report, Sean knew

He had wanted to go with her, to be by her side through it all. But the company had thrown an unexpected problem his way, and with Norah asking

hair with a towel. She propped the phone on

ν?

forget to dry your hair properly, or you’ll end up with a

“I know, I know.”

deep and thoughtful, stayed fixed on her, filled with quiet concern and affection. Norah reached out, gently tracing the curve of his nose on the screen with her fingertip. “Did you miss

he nodded, his expression softening even more. “Of course

for her presence, the distance between them feeling heavier with each passing day. Even though he

into his mind—about the proposal. He needed to plan it soon. He couldn’t stand the