Love on the Fast Track

Chapter 75:

In the ward, only Norah and Kaiden remained. The usual scent of hospital disinfectants was absent from the room.

Rising from the sofa, Norah approached Kaiden with a serious demeanor. “Mr. Hayes, your presence at Silver Boulder Private Hospital is quite unexpected. When the police arrived to gather statements today, what was your account?”

When Kaiden glanced at Norah, he noticed the absence of a smile on her enchanting face. Instead, her lips were pressed firmly together, and an intense coldness had replaced her gaze as she silently observed him.

“Phillip shared some information about you with me last night. I want to assure you that the truth will remain confidential. The three members of the Fox Alliance who killed each other have nothing to do with us. I’ve crafted a narrative for the police, ensuring it won’t implicate either of us,” Kaiden said solemnly.

Kaiden was perplexed by Norah’s proficiency with a gun, her composure after taking down two assailants, and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Despite his confusion, he knew he couldn’t drag Norah down. Considering that Norah had risked her life to save him the previous night, Kaiden felt indebted to her and obliged to protect her.

A radiant smile suddenly spread across Norah’s lips, lighting up her entire face, as if it were a blossom unfurling under the chilly glow of winter sunlight. “What do you mean by that?” Catching her misstep, Amabel quickly shifte

Norah’s smile widened as she explained, “I had thought you might have told the police that I was responsible for their deaths.” After all, Kaiden had witnessed the events from the passenger seat.

“Not stupid,” Kaiden said deliberately. “I asked you to come here to get on the same page regarding the story I told the police.”

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Norah’s expression turned thoughtful as she nodded in understanding. “I see. I won’t disturb your rest any longer, Mr. Hayes. Please take care of your injury. Don’t hesitate to ask the nurses to contact me if you need anything. I’ll be in the Cardiac Surgery department. I’ll come to see you after work,” she said as she turned to leave.

“Wait!”

Norah’s brow furrowed in bewilderment as she turned, focusing her attention on Kaiden, who was resting comfortably on the hospital bed. Kaiden exuded a cheerful disposition, with attractive eyebrows and eyes reminiscent of Kason. Despite the injury that had left his complexion pale, his handsome features retained their allure. He possessed a youthful and vibrant appearance.

“Norah, I want to express my gratitude to you,” Kaiden said, locking eyes with her. “After experiencing life and death together, I feel that our relationship has the potential to grow deeper.”

“Fine by me,” Norah waved casually, preparing to exit.

“Goodbye, Norah.”

“Okay, bye.” Norah shut the door to the ward behind her and noticed Kason seated on a nearby chair, his expression icy. As she approached Kason, his features softened slightly.

“Are you going home?” Kason’s voice was gentle. “Let me give you a ride.”

Norah motioned toward the ward. “Kaiden is injured. You should stay with him. I can manage to get back by myself,” she insisted, confident that she could use a taxi, subway, or bus to get home.

Kason just shrugged. “Kaiden’s tough, and his injury isn’t too serious. Plus, Spencer is with him, so there’s no need to worry about him.”

Despite Norah’s objections, Kason insisted on driving her home, leaving her with no option but to accept his offer.

Inside the car, the radio hummed with national and international news. “Oil prices surge once again…”

“Mr. Hayes, have you scheduled your surgery?” Turning slightly, Norah observed Kason’s immaculate appearance, his sharp and handsome features exuding attractiveness.

“Yes, I had my assistant schedule it. If all goes well, the surgery should happen this week.”

As the radio broadcast played in the background, Kason’s voice resonated, deep and pleasant. Norah observed that both Kason and Sean possessed charming qualities, with his voice sounding even more magnetic compared to the radio host’s melodious tunes.

“Mr. Hayes, are we considered friends now?” Norah asked.

“Of course, Norah. You’re a good friend of mine. I mentioned that last time at the Glamour Club.”

Norah’s lips curved into a slight smile. “In that case, can I be less formal and call you Kason?”

Kason’s heart raced, and he nervously replied, “Yes, that would be fine.”

“Well, that’s great,” Norah said sweetly. “I feel that our friendship has become much closer.” She knew Kason hadn’t yet remembered their shared memory.

“Kason, have you resolved things with Derek? Is he still resisting the divorce?” Kason inquired casually. At the Glamour Club last time, Kason had learned about Derek stalling the divorce proceedings, but he hadn’t seen Norah since then, so he didn’t know how things were going.

“It’s alright. We’ll settle it in court. I have evidence,” Norah said indifferently. But she still felt uncomfortable around Derek. Derek and Madeline no longer had the power to piss her off. She saw the two as mere clowns, unimportant characters who had no power over her.

Kason casually replied, “Alright. Well, let me know if you need any help.”

A grin spread across Norah’s face following Kason’s comment. She recalled that Sean had said similar things. “Okay, thank you. If I need help, I’ll come to you. After all, I’m a guest of the Hayes family, right?” Norah teased.

Kason nodded. “Of course, the Hayes family will do its best to fulfill any requests.”

“Kason, do you remember your threatening words when we first met?”

Recalling that incident, Kason appeared embarrassed. “Norah, I was offensive back then. Please don’t hold it against me…”noveldrama

“Offensive?” Norah interjected, turning her head to face him. “If we’re discussing who was being offensive, it should be you,” she stated, gently touching his face.

Clearing his throat, Kason felt the weight of Norah’s passionate gaze and uttered, “Well…”

Norah chuckled, her teasing tone hanging in the air. “Kason, do you think I pay special attention to you? If you want to know,”

Kason nodded, acknowledging his awareness of Norah’s continuous focus on him.

“Well, I won’t tell you. You can guess for yourself,” Norah’s cunning smile added an element of mystery to the conversation.

Feeling helpless, Kason responded, “Norah, I didn’t have contact with girls in the military before, so if anything has upset you, please let me know, and I can change.”

The smile on Norah’s lips suddenly froze, and her expression became somber. Her gaze became distant, the painful memories resurfacing.

Norah remembered instances where Derek, returning from social gatherings intoxicated, demanded that she tend to him. When she couldn’t endure it any longer and retorted, all she received in return was ridicule from Derek.

“Want me to stop drinking? Impossible! Listen up. You’re my wife. You should be taking care of me and pleasing me. If you can’t handle it, pack your things and get out!” Derek’s harsh words echoed in Norah’s mind.

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