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.

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

getting old, so he gave him some money

with fury. Rest? Norton made it seem like a kind gesture, but

cruel? I know I messed up, but that was my mistake alone. Why punish the household staff because of me? I need to talk to him.” Yvonne turned, ready to march

behind her. “And how exactly do you

himself. He

couldn’t stay still

none of this is their fault. Every wrong decision, every mistake—it was all mine. If you want to punish someone, punish me. Just don’t make

journey starts

an eyebrow. “Didn’t you just finish

my fault. I shouldn’t have brought another man home. I shouldn’t have

was my biggest mistake. From now on, no matter how many women you have—whether it’s Shelly or someone else, I won’t interfere. The household staff doesn’t earn much, but they rely on their wages to survive. Please, give them their

this, Yvonne bowed