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.

shower, she hurried over, bubbling with

Beneath it, he wore a sleek black turtleneck sweater, lending him an air of sophistication,

to help with the sweater too?” she questioned

sofa, sat down, and spread his arms,

Yvonne approached and

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

with me, aren’t you? Did you do that on purpose?” Norton accused after finally freeing

you, feel free to put the sweater over

is your

and

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

knelt and began to work

his more private attire remained. She paused,

with my pants on?” Norton’s tone dripped

stepped forward and cautiously began to

beaded on her nose, she still struggled to