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.

take a shower, she hurried over, bubbling with

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

me to help with the sweater too?” she

to the sofa, sat down, and

help, Yvonne approached and began to lift the

tasks led to a funny mishap—his arms

you? Did you do that on purpose?” Norton accused after

Yvonne responded, “It wasn’t intentional. If it upset you, feel free to put the sweater over

is your

and somewhat unsettling

you another go.” He then stretched out his legs, his polished shoes coming

began to work on the

more private attire

shower with my pants on?” Norton’s

alternative, she stepped forward and cautiously

shook and sweat beaded on her nose, she still struggled to unbuckle