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.”

tonight,” Alyssa

their rooms, then sent Norah a message. Can we

responded with a simple, “Okay.” She then encouraged Sean to lie down on the bed. “You should rest a bit. Alyssa needs to talk to

savor the experience, each

fragrant sachet beside his pillow, and its soothing scent slowly lulled

asleep, Norah quietly departed. She found Alyssa waiting on the villa’s third-floor balcony, which had been arranged for

and a light breeze stirred. The villa offered a stunning backdrop of mountains cloaked in lush greenery. Alyssa had prepared a pot of coffee and poured a cup for Norah. “Please

curling from it, toward her. “I have some

indicating for

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

When she sensed someone was safe,