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.

anger. “Where’s Jorge? He’s worked here for almost half

old, so he gave him some money to go home and

Norton made it seem like a kind gesture, but he was clearly

was my mistake alone. Why punish the household staff because of

voice echoed behind her. “And how

was Norton himself. He

still any

the dark, but none of this is their fault. Every wrong decision, every mistake—it was all mine. If you want to punish someone,

journey starts

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

“It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have brought another man home. I shouldn’t

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

saying this, Yvonne bowed deeply once