Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

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This wasn’t the Juliana Norah remembered. The vibrant, strong woman she once knew had become a frail shadow of herself. In just a few years, life had drained her spirit.

Norah took a moment to examine her closely. Juliana’s condition was serious but not hopeless. The stroke had paralyzed her, but with proper care and treatment, especially in a reputable hospital like Peace Ark Private Hospital, her quality of life could improve. With therapy, she could regain some speech and live out her days in a wheelchair—not like this, abandoned and neglected.

Norah straightened and turned to Marlene, her voice firm. “Her condition is treatable. She needs to be admitted to the hospital immediately.”

Marlene fidgeted, looking uncomfortable as Norah continued, “While she’s receiving treatment, make sure you take proper care of her. Stop neglecting her like this. It’s unacceptable.”

“We give her everything she needs. How can you call that neglect?” Marlene bristled, her voice defensive, even though she was one of the people who maltreated Juliana.

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didn’t linger and quickly left, leaving Norah and Juliana

shrugged off her coat and placed it neatly on the sofa. Rolling up her sleeves, she headed to the bathroom and returned with a

a fresh set of clothes. With gentle care, she cleaned Juliana, wiping away the grime that had gathered

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Look at you now… Did you stop taking care of yourself? And Derek—honestly, was he born blind to good judgment? The people he brings into this family are a disaster. Marlene’s been mistreating you, hasn’t she? Taking advantage of

me feel like I belonged. I truly saw you as family. Sharon’s and Kathy’s attitudes never bothered me much, but Derek? His betrayal cut deep. Well, that’s all in the past now. There’s no point in reopening old wounds. Whatever happened between me and the Carter family, my hope for you has always been the

she had intended, her voice filled with unspoken affection. With Juliana, she felt the

frowned, knowing they needed proper care and regular repositioning to heal. She picked up a comb from the bedside and began