Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 143

Chapter 143:

“What should we do? Are we really not getting paid this month? I need the money to pay my daughter’s school fees.”

“My mom’s hospital bills are so high every month. Without this salary, I don’t know how I’ll manage.”

Some tried to comfort the others. “We just have to accept it. Mr. Burke usually treats us well. He may seem distant and strict, but he pays better than most employers.”

Yvonne quickly realized the key point—none of them had been paid this month. She went straight to Leif. “Was it Norton who deducted their salaries?”

Leif looked away, clearly avoiding her eyes.

That meant she was right.

Jorge? He’s worked here for almost half his life. Where did

old, so he gave him some money

it seem like a kind gesture, but he

mistake alone. Why punish the household staff because of me? I need to talk to him.” Yvonne turned, ready to

deep voice echoed behind her. “And how exactly do

himself.

stay still any longer—she

angry at them for keeping you in the dark, but none of this is their fault. Every wrong decision, every mistake—it was all mine. If you want to punish

starts at

arched an eyebrow. “Didn’t you just finish cursing

brought another man home. I shouldn’t have been jealous of Shelly. And

continuing, “And above all, I shouldn’t have married you. I took away your chance to be with the person you truly love. That was my biggest mistake. From now on, no matter how many

Yvonne