Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 144

Chapter 144:

Yvonne’s eyes stung, on the verge of tears, but she refused to let them fall.

Meanwhile, Norton adjusted his tie, his expression unreadable.

Watching Yvonne admit defeat so easily left an odd feeling in his chest.

Without another word, he turned and headed upstairs.

Normally, Yvonne would have stopped him or grabbed his arm.

But this time, afraid of upsetting him, she stood frozen, not daring to move.

“Well? Aren’t you coming up?” Norton’s voice rang out from the stairs.

Yvonne quickly caught up to the situation.

she spotted Norton about to take a shower, she

of his coat, then neatly hung it on a nearby rack. Beneath it, he wore a sleek black turtleneck sweater, lending him

help with the sweater

the sofa, sat down, and spread his arms, signaling

and began to lift the

experience in such tasks led to a funny mishap—his arms slipped free, but his head was

you do that on purpose?” Norton accused after finally freeing himself, his

you, feel free to put the sweater over my head; I won’t stop

your update

was unexpected and somewhat

give you another go.” He then stretched out his legs, his

knelt and began to work on the shoes

private attire remained. She paused,

my

no alternative, she stepped forward and cautiously began to unfasten

sweat beaded on her nose, she still struggled to unbuckle his