Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 1378:

“And what about you? Do you feel anything for me?” Alyssa asked, lifting her gaze to meet his with a firm resolve. “I need to hear your answer.”

Bryson looked away, feeling a constriction in his throat. “I’m sorry.” He once told Joanna that he wouldn’t go after another woman while his heart belonged to someone else, as he found that dishonorable. His feelings for Norah were still unresolved, preventing him from making commitments to anyone else.

Alyssa felt an unexpected relief at his honesty. “I guess you still have feelings for Norah, right?” she continued, to which Bryson defensively replied, “No.”

“Come on, I’ve noticed how you act around her,” she shot back. She had been quietly observing Bryson, which led her to this conclusion.

“Perhaps you struggle with letting go of her and seeing her so happy around Sean upsets you. Yet, you still showed up and offered your blessings.” Alyssa stepped aside, adding, “It’s natural to feel this way. Gradually, these feelings will diminish.”

Bryson couldn’t help but smile. “You’re quite mature for your age.”

might be premature, but would you consider being

Norah don’t bother you?” Bryson

in your heart, that’s enough.” Alyssa reached out

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pounding, overwhelmed by an unfamiliar emotion. He extended his hand

hands met and clasped together

soft and

hope you can tolerate

Alyssa hopped over to him and

take time to develop between them, but she was patient. As she often remarked, while some feelings diminish over time, others grow

was barred from playing by Susanna, who claimed his consistent winning made the game unfair due to his

merely observing, unable to contribute any advice as Norah, Susanna, Joanna, and Duncan engaged