Chapter: 1081
Hearing Norah's identity, the delivery man initially panicked. A doctor from Concord Hospital could wield significant influence. He thought his blackmail plan was about to crumble.
Yet, when he noticed the evident discord between Norah and Derek, he breathed a sigh of relief. His scheme might still have a chance after all.
“Since you guys aren't even friends, don't get in the way. He needs to discuss the compensation with me," the delivery man demanded arrogantly.
Norah, who had been about to walk away, stopped in her tracks.
Her eyes narrowed with impatience as she approached the man and squatted down to examine him closely.
When she stood, her voice was icy and unforgiving. "It's just a minor bruise. At most, he can buy you a bottle of rubbing alcohol and some patches. It won't cost more than fifty dollars."
She clapped her hands, her gaze filled with disdain.
"If you go to the hospital, the doctor will say the same thing. No matter how much you pretend to be injured, you can't extract compensation."
Norah's logical and firm words left the onlookers convinced.
Derek, observing her poise and capability, felt a new wave of admiration for her.
He yearned to marry her again, but his thoughts then shifted to Madeline. Why couldn't the three of them live happily together?
Norah added, "And there's a dashcam in the car. Stop pretending."
Ultimately, the man accepted a hundred dollars in compensation.
Ignoring Derek and Coen's invitation to dinner, Norah walked past them with a frosty demeanor, not sparing them a glance.
Derek watched her retreating figure with a mix of obsession and regret. He found Norah had only grown more beautiful over time. For the first time, he felt a twinge of repulsion towards Madeline, whose pregnancy had left her in poor shape.
He believed he deserved to be surrounded by beautiful women, and he regretted more than ever letting Norah go.
If he hadn't divorced her, everyone would envy him for having a wife with exceptional medical skills, stunning beauty, and remarkable talents.
Madeline might have had a good family background, but her prized design skills were still inferior to Norah's.
Derek thought that since Norah was willing to help him, it was evident that he held a special place in her heart. Otherwise, why would she offer her assistance solely to him and not to anyone else?
After Norah had departed, Coen was seething with rage and punched Derek hard on the shoulder.
“Hey, my daughter is still pregnant with your child. Why the hell are you still staring at your ex-wife? Still in love with her?"
Coen had seen Derek staring intently at Norah.
Derek quickly looked away, but his mind was flooded with memories of Norah's past tenderness. Believing that she had loved him deeply, he was certain she still harbored some feelings for him.
Could he rekindle things with Norah? Or was he dreaming?