Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 1410:

Adrian stayed silent for a long while, his face unreadable. When he finally spoke, his voice was low but firm. “I won’t let anything happen to Mom. Norah promised to care for her, and she always keeps her word.”

That was the one redeeming quality Adrian acknowledged in Norah—she always followed through on her promises. But as for the money that Juliana gave her…

“Mom was never one to put all her money in one place. She must have set aside other savings somewhere else,” he said thoughtfully.

“Exactly. Juliana was always clever. Who knows how much she secretly saved when she was managing the family? If we can find it, that money could keep us afloat for a long time,” Sharon remarked. Her words planted a seed in everyone’s mind, even Kathy’s, sparking a flurry of quiet, greedy calculations.

Derek rubbed his chin, his expression contemplative. “If Grandma’s health improves after the hospital treatment, maybe she’ll speak again. Once she can talk, she might give the money to us willingly.”

Adrian clapped Derek on the shoulder. “Now you’re thinking smart. All we have to do is start showing her more care and attention. She’ll naturally be more generous if she feels loved and happy.”

The irony was bitter. They had all ignored Juliana after their downfall, leaving her to suffer alone. Yet, now that her savings were in the picture, they suddenly remembered the once-powerful matriarch she had been.

Hospital. A bed was prepared, and Juliana was swiftly transferred. Norah also devised a treatment

but it was enough to cover Juliana’s treatment and care. Without hesitation, Norah already knew exactly how to put it to

a lno ve ls .

leaned against Sean, playing with his fingers. Suddenly, she inquired, “Sean, do you think, in the end, everyone fights for

daughters for alliances, relatives who turned their backs on each other

you want, I’d give

her. He had

if I wanted your life?” Norah sat up slightly, wrapping her arms around his

and sultry, her lips curling into a daring smile. “Would you give it to

waist, pulling her closer. “If

her laughter. She leaned into him,

serious. That line was so corny, I couldn’t keep

he’d respond. But his earnest reply caught her off guard.

Whatever you want, I’ll give it