Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 145

Chapter 145:

Yvonne pressed her lips together, offering no explanation. It was true that she was always a part of those lively scenes. However, boyfriends were not part of her history. She felt that voicing this truth might fall on disbelieving ears, especially Norton’s.

His assumption of her silence was that she conceded. “So, you’re admitting it?”

“If that’s what you believe.” She needed his help tonight and preferred not to escalate the conflict. Her explanations would likely do little to change his perceptions anyway.

Curious, she then asked, “Is your belt leather?”

Caught off guard, he asked, “Why do you ask?”

“I’m really at a loss here. What if I cut it off and replace it with a new one, exactly the same?”

be somewhat convinced this time. He took her left hand in his, gently positioning her right, guiding her meticulously through the steps as if teaching her.

grip, he instructed,

“Got it!”

him with his pants. Looking up unexpectedly, she caught a glimpse that made her cheeks flush a

She filled the bathtub with warm water, assuming Norton remained on the couch. Preparing to call him over, she

and take a bath. I’ll wait outside,”

stumbled into his embrace. In an instant, he had drawn her into

your

the tub, drenched

in angry bursts. Normally, she would have erupted in anger, but today, she remained

that wasn’t

her fists and said calmly, “If you’re feeling needy after your trip, I might call Shelly over.” The moment these words left her

another woman without interference, yet he seemed