Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 26:

Norah's response made sense, and Sean couldn't find anything to retort.

He found himself at a loss for words and averted his gaze. It appeared Norah had quite a few misconceptions

about him, given her indifferent attitude.

“If you're up for it, just say when. I'll be ready,” replied Sean, holding a glass of wine. “Only hope you'll make it

by then.”

She smiled and lifted her glass of watermelon juice in response. “Of course.”

As she sipped her watermelon juice, Norah noted the roughness of Sean's hands, filled with calluses.

Wasn't Sean supposed to be the heir to the wealthy Scott family? Born into Glophia’s most influential family, one

would expect him to lead a life of luxury. Yet, his hands told a story of hard labor.

Norah's knowledge of Glophia was limited. She had returned only a few years ago to marry Derek, learning about

the Scott family through stories Derek shared upon awakening. She understood Sean's prowess in business. Not

only did Derek speak highly of him, but Bryson did too.

Norah could tell those calluses were from Sean’s frequent handling of firearms.

She lowered her head and continued to eat.

Meanwhile, Susanna stepped outside, casting a curious glance backward. “She must be pretty behind that mask.

Her voice is so sweet, and her eyes are captivating. She can’t possibly be otherwise. Phillip, do you have any

idea what she looks like?”

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After escorting Susanna out, Phillip respectfully responded, “She’s very curious about her appearance.”

Susanna nodded, “I guess that makes sense. Anyway, | really like her. | wish | could see her more often.”

“Perhaps one day, Miss Scott,” Phillip said as he held the door open for her.

Susanna was puzzled. “What do you mean? I'm not following.”

Phillip said calmly, “Just as | said, Miss Scott. Please head back now, and don’t forget to inform your brother of

your safe arrival.”

Susanna knew Phillip might be implying something, but she didn’t quite grasp it and replied, “Okay.”

As he watched the car pull away, Phillip considered giving space to the two individuals inside and decided to wait

in the yard. Unlike Kason, who would talk to fill the silence, Sean and Norah concluded their meals in silence.

During their meal, Norah scheduled another appointment with Sean for a medical check-up, discussing the

consultation fee she would charge for each visit.

“Miss Wilson, I'll have someone drive you back to Dreamview Villas,” Sean instructed.

“Please follow me, Miss Wilson. I'll take you home,” Phillip offered.

“Farewell, Mr. Scott,” Norah said, donning her mask and parting with a polite goodbye.

Unseen by her, a chill lingered in Sean’s gaze.

Norah found herself in the scustom luxury car again, but this time, without Sean’s company. She took the

opportunity to inspect the car's features more closely.

“Could this be the newest bulletproof material? Wow, the design inside and this windshield!” Norah observed

with curiosity and commented.

She then recalled that her cars had also been upgraded, boasting an interior even better than this one.

Remembering those cars she had sold, she felt a pang of sadness. Why had she parted with those vehicles

merely for the sake of marriage? How could she have been so stupid and blinded by so-called love?

A shadow passed over her eyes as she reflected on her naive illusions. Leaving her profession for a man had

been her most foolish decision.

“Please dropoff at Silver Boulder Private Hospital,” Norah said, gazing out the window at the swiftly changing

scenery.

Upon meeting Gil again, Norah conveyed her new request.

Gil was so astonished that his voice nearly cracked. “What? What? You want to work in the Cardiac Surgery

Department? You aren't going to the Neurosurgery Department?”

“Yes, Gil,” Norah confirmed with conviction, sipping his coffee.

Gil attempted to reason with her, “Norah, you're skilled in many areas, but the Neurosurgery Department is

where you truly excel!”

With a determined look, Norah responded, “Gil, I'm drawn to study heart disease now. Plus, | can still assist in

surgeries in the Neurosurgery Department.”

Gil hesitated, admitting she was right. “So, why stick with the Neurosurgery Department? What's drawing you to

the Cardiac Surgery Department all of a sudden? The patient load is heavy there, and they might entrust you

with critical cases immediately.”

They both understood the circumstances well. The standards of the Cardiac Surgery department were high, and

Norah was prepared for the challenge.

The department was demanding, the surgeries lengthy, and the risks significant. No one would entrust Norah

with surgeries, being a newcomer to the job. It would be a waste of her medical talent.

However, in the Neurosurgery Department, Gil could have Norah operating almost immediately.

Norah smiled and said, “Gil, what's worrying you? Don’t you know me? And it’s not just neurosurgery | excel in.

Gil, have you been having trouble sleeping lately?”

Gil replied, “Since you've brought it up... yes, | am.”

With a gentle smile, Norah responded, “I was hoping to assist you with that once I start working here.” She

declared confidently, “I'm heading to the Cardiac Surgery Department to challenge myself. The past two years

were wasted.”

Gil exhaled, accepting that he couldn’t sway her decision. “Alright, I'll support you. But you must assistwith

surgeries when needed.”

Norah looked up, her face alight with determination. “Saving lives is my calling.”

“But letmake this clear,” Gil added, “Working as Supernatural Doctor definitely earns you more. The Scott

family must have paid you big money, right?” He teased. “Did you visit Susanna? How is she?”

Norah shared her diagnosis, “I'll be treating her, but she’ll need you for the chemotherapy.”

Gil expressed his relief, “That's comforting to know.”

“She's too young to face such hardships.”

Leaving the hospital in the afternoon, Norah wandered toward a nearby school, enticed by the snack options.

The snacks there were the best.

A street lined with food stalls lay just outside the school, filling the air with delicious aromas. Norah munched on

her snacks, watching the students’ joyful expressions with a touch of envy.

As she grew older, she longed for the carefree days of her youth when she felt liberated. She had been out of

school for so long. Why did she still feel the urge to return?

She found it amusing. Once she had her fill, she hailed a taxi and headed back to Dreamview Villas.

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