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.

a shower, she hurried over, bubbling

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

with the

sat down, and spread his

to help, Yvonne approached and began to lift

to a funny mishap—his arms slipped free, but his head was

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

it upset you,

your update

submission was unexpected and somewhat unsettling to

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

cue, Yvonne knelt and began to work on the

private attire remained. She paused,

to shower with my pants on?” Norton’s tone dripped

no alternative, she stepped forward and cautiously began to unfasten his

her hands shook and sweat beaded on her nose, she still