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.

to take a shower, she hurried over, bubbling with

a nearby rack. Beneath it, he wore a

want me to help with the sweater too?”

down, and spread his arms,

to help, Yvonne approached and began

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

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

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

your update

was unexpected and somewhat unsettling

stretched out his legs, his polished shoes

cue, Yvonne knelt and began to work on the shoes and

more private attire remained.

my pants on?” Norton’s tone dripped

no alternative, she stepped forward and cautiously began to

beaded on her