Chapter 45 Emergency Brake Its alright Seans eyes dropped and his eyelashes cast soft shadows over his striking features Norah Ive mentioned before You can turn to me if you need anything malways After a pause Sean asked Do you need my assistance regarding Dereks unwillingness to divorce The car was dimly lit in the late evening with the light from street lamps casting moving shadows inside Norah sensed Seans earnest look Theres no need for that Mr Scott Its not a major issue Norah calmly responded Youre always this formal Norah Seans voice was deep and Norah felt his voice carry an electric current making her shiver slightly at his voice I feel like Im begging to help you wNorah did feel that way Mr Scott youre making light of it I do not enjoy imposing on others or being in someones debt If I were indebted to you Id feel it hard to repay Norah said frankly Mr Scott perhaps you dont understand But I dont usually seek help from others I prefer to handle things on my own and avoid bothering people Due to her past experiences when she was young Norah was wary of accumulating debts she couldnt repay Take Dereks once lifesaving favor as an instance She had devoted two whole years to taking care of Derek who was in a coma after the car incident With Derek back to his feet safe and sound Norah finally felt she had settled that debt Sean hadnt realized this was her concern He suddenly grasped why she was so hesitant to accept his assistance But these are minor issues You wouldnt need to repay me and wont owe me anything Sean locked eyes with Norah and challenged Do you keep track of how many times Joanna has driven you home or tally up the expenses shes incurred on your behalf The situation with Joanna is different Norah countered Joanna is my friend I was under the impression that I was your friend too 1506 00 64 Chapter 45 Emergency Brake Norah recalled the last occasion when Sean had offered her a lift and his timely assistance when she was drenched in the rain at the bus stop At that time she thought it would be lovely if she and Sean could be friends Given their recent interactions she acknowledged that they could be considered friends
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There are differences between friends Norah explained Mr Scott surely you grasp this concept There are countless things I can share with Joanna that arent feasible with you Does that include something as simple as giving you a lift home Unless its absolutely necessary Id rather not impose on anyone for a ride home Having spent time with Sean Norah concluded that Sean wasnt the heartless character the rumors made him out to be She found him quite kind Thus Norah felt comfortable being open with him Sean chuckled Norah you really know how to separate your professional life from your personal one Nevertheless if I see you Ill still offer you a ride home Its no big deal to drive a friend home Sean wasnt taking Norahs words to heart Feeling somewhat defeated Norah hadnt anticipated Sean would focus solely on their friendship and overlook her hesitance Norah assumed their paths crossed mainly through racing events and the medical treatment she delivered to his family members She figured once she had done with her medical jobs with his family members their interactions might dwindle so she conceded Alright understood Norah reassured herself thinking it wasnt a bad idea to accept a ride from someone willing to offer Tomorrow Im inviting Susanna over When do you have time to drop by Your work doesnt include weekends does it asked Norah Sean replied ambiguously My business is closed on weekends After starting her workdays in the hospital Norah valued the rarity of having weekends off Her hospital employed a rotating singledayoff system assigning days off monthly This month her day off was Saturday Considering they lived in the same community and wouldnt have to worry about traffic delays Norah suggested I can make it by ten in the morning 1507 240
hapter as t Chapter 45 Emergency Brake Norah viewed Saturday as her day to unwind and recharge You can have Phillip come to fetch you then offered Sean Norah nodded in agreement Then abruptly a loud screech filled the air as the car came to a sudden halt Norah was deep in conversation with Sean entirely unprepared for the abrupt stop Caught off guard she stumbled into Seans embrace Phillip was driving smoothly until a reckless motorcyclist darted out from the left showing no signs of slowing down even as they almost collided Thankfully Phillips quick reflexes kicked in braking sharply and swerving right to dodge the motorbike As the motorcyclist sped off into the night Phillip muttered a few choice words under his breath Phillip harbored a strong dislike for such reckless motorcyclists deeming them a danger not just to themselves but to everyone else on the road He kept his curses to himself Once the car was back to its steady pace Phillip cleared his throat attempting to apologize Im sorry that was due to a motorcycle just now Catching a glimpse of the situation in the rearview mirror Phillip promptly fell silent and diverted his gaze After dropping off Joanna Norah hadnt buckled her seatbelt As the car took a left turn she was thrown right into Seans arms ending up on his lap wrapped in his embrace Feeling both embarrassed and unstable Norah clung to Seans shirt seeking something to hold onto Sean instinctively supported Norah by the shoulder his touch on her smooth skin sending warmth through him his heart racing uncontrollably As their eyes met both filled with surprise Sean quickly averted his gaze A palpable tension hung between them I mcoI Sean and Norah both started to speak simultaneously Turning his head Sean gestured for her to continue saying Please you first Chapter 45 Emergency Brake With some effort Norah shifted suggesting in a raspy voice Maybe we should wait until Im no longer in your lap to talk oAt that critical moment when the car swerved abruptly Norah felt the firmness of Seans grasp having not only caught her in time but also steadied himself The abrupt movement of the car had left Norah momentarily disoriented only to find herself securely in Seans hold They found themselves in a close embrace like a couple lost in love Observing Norahs beauty up close Sean felt compelled to clear his throat Norahs attire a striking red dress that hugged her figure accentuated her skins softness making her stand out even more Sean could feel Norahs soft skin and catch the lovely scent emanating from her Seated in Seans embrace Norah held onto his shirt her hair cascading behind her like seaweed adding a touch of allure to her appearance Lifting her gaze to his Norah seemed captivated with her eyes fixed solely on him As Sean caught his reflection in Norahs eyes he found his hold on her involuntarily strengthening Noticing her discomfort Sean carefully shifted her to the seat beside him As Norahs sweet and gentle presence slipped away from him he felt a twinge of reluctance Norah sat back in her seat immediately securing her seatbelt She cleared her throat softly trying to disguise her awkwardness That was quite the unexpected event Sean absentmindedly played with his fingers the lingering feel of Norahs touch on his skin Upon hearing her he acknowledged I understand Mr Scott I appreciate your assistance at the critical moment Ill ensure Im more cautious in the future Norah made sure her seatbelt was tightened She thought another incident might make her too embarrassed to face Sean again It was my pleasure to assist Theres no need for concern Sean stole a glance at her seatbelt finding himself annoyed by something he usually never gave a second thought