Chapter: 859

Previously, Jolie had insinuated that Norah was juggling multiple relationships and living off some wealthy benefactors. But now, she got to know Norah's past marriage with the rich Derek.

Having once lived luxuriously and now navigating the modest salary of a doctor, could Norah bridge such a stark contrast? Jolie pondered this, concluding she wouldn't manage if she were Norah. She would seek a quicker route to elevate her standard of living.

Norah's expression remained impassive.

She rose and stated, “Pardon me. You're blocking my path."

Jolie hastily moved aside, watching Norah's departure with surprise and bewilderment, muttering, “Is it purely coincidental they share the same name?"

Norah had no interest in engaging in gossip with Jolie; they weren't even friends, and she dismissed Jolie's words without much consideration.

Her objective of exposing Derek and Madeline had been accomplished.

Word was spreading throughout Glophia about their misdeeds.

A handful of videos sufficed to spark widespread embarrassment.

Unlike the well-off Andrews family, the Carters lacked resources to scrub the internet of these incriminating videos. Norah found amusement in observing their viral dissemination.

Did Derek ever rue his mistreatment of her? And would Madeline come to regret her association with Derek?

Sitting alone on a hospital corridor bench, Derek grappled with regret as he scrolled through disparaging comments on his phone, lost in contemplation.

The public condemned Madeline as a homewrecker. Though it was Madeline who left him incapacitated, it was Norah who dedicated herself to his care. Yet, on the very day Madeline returned, he had heartlessly abandoned his wife Norah.

Those remarks felt like a stinging rebuke to him.

Within him, conflicting voices engaged in a fierce debate.

"You should feel sorry for Norah. Upon awakening, you and she were meant to enjoy blissful companionship. Norah's affection for you is profound, and together you could have started a family filled with joy. Your actions have disappointed her, marking you as ungrateful," one voice said.

“Madeline carries your unborn child, embodying your first romance.

Your heart should gravitate toward her. The bond between you is undeniable, albeit tainted by past mistakes. Norah cunningly manipulated circumstances to secure your hand in marriage. She is inherently deceitful! Your devotion to Madeline must endure eternally!" another voice retorted.

Derek harbored deep regrets over his past decisions, now understanding that if he let go of his true love, he might lose her forever.

As he watched Madeline rest in the hospital bed, guilt consumed him.

Throughout Madeline's pregnancy, his thoughts had incessantly drifted to Norah.

Frustrated, he gripped his hair. This wasn't how it was supposed to be.

Kathy snuck out of the room, carefully closing the door behind her.

"Derek, Madeline is resting. Once she's awake, you should take her home. I have other matters to handle, so I'm leaving now."