Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 1406:

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.

she’s being abused or not.” She paused, then said with quiet

and quickly left, leaving Norah and Juliana alone in the

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

the wardrobe by the bed, she retrieved a fresh set of clothes. With gentle care,

her voice softened, filling the room with warmth. “I told you before, Juliana, don’t stress yourself so much. Your children are

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Derek—honestly, was he born blind to good judgment? The people he brings into this family are a

to me, talking about your condition, I couldn’t believe it. During my time with the Carters, you were the one who always made me feel like I belonged. I truly saw you as family. Sharon’s and

unspoken affection. With Juliana, she felt the love and warmth of a grandparent, a bond that

Norah dressed her in clean clothes. The bedsores on Juliana’s waist caught her attention. She frowned, knowing they needed proper care and regular repositioning to heal. She picked up a comb from the bedside and began to brush Juliana’s tangled silver hair,