Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 1372:

Before everyone dispersed, Norah presented each person with a sachet emitting a fresh and elegant fragrance, intended to facilitate sleep. “Fearing the unfamiliar beds might disturb your sleep, I brought these along. They should be quite helpful,” she offered.

“Norah, you’re always thinking of us,” Joanna responded enthusiastically. “I don’t usually have trouble sleeping, but I’m sure this will enhance my rest.”

The others expressed their gratitude as well. Alyssa clutched her sachet, inhaling the delicate scent of lavender that she found particularly pleasing.

Earlier that evening, Norah had recounted the story of how she first met Alyssa, prompting an awkward blush from Alyssa. She regretted not having guided her friends better and nearly abusing her position to intimidate Norah.

After returning home, Alyssa had decisively cut ties with those friends. Since none were truly close to her, the decision to part ways was straightforward.

As Bryson prepared to leave, he paused beside Alyssa. “If you need anything, just call me. I’m going to rest for a bit. See you tonight.”

you tonight,”

rooms, then sent Norah a message. Can we have a

responded with a simple, “Okay.” She then encouraged Sean to lie down on the

the experience, each

he settled in. He placed the fragrant sachet beside his

Norah quietly departed. She found Alyssa waiting

mountains cloaked in lush greenery. Alyssa had prepared a pot of coffee and poured a cup for Norah. “Please have a

steam curling from it, toward her. “I have some

for her

with you now, I feel incredibly lucky,” Alyssa confessed, pausing to take a sip of her coffee. She looked thoughtful as she continued, “You might think my trust is naive, and it might well be. I tend to trust people who show no intent of harm, and

When she sensed someone was safe, she would offer them