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 he

Jorge was getting old, so he gave him

Yvonne’s eyes burned with fury. Rest? Norton made it seem like a kind gesture, but he

I know I messed up, but that was my mistake alone. Why punish the household staff because of me? I need to talk to

deep voice echoed behind her. “And how exactly

was Norton himself. He had

stay still any longer—she

take full responsibility for everything. I know you’re 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 someone, punish me. Just don’t make them suffer for my choices.” Her earlier sharpness was gone

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Norton arched an eyebrow. “Didn’t

deeply. “It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have brought another man home. I shouldn’t have been jealous of Shelly. And I definitely shouldn’t have taken

took away your chance to be with the person you truly love. That 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

saying this, Yvonne bowed