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?”

her right, guiding her meticulously through the steps as if teaching her. With a soft click, the buckle came

his grip, he instructed, “Now,

“Got it!”

belt from the loops and proceeded to help him with his pants. Looking up unexpectedly, she caught a glimpse

to the bathroom, saying, “I’ll get the bath ready.” She filled the bathtub with warm water, assuming Norton remained on the couch. Preparing to call him over, she was startled instead to see him approach shirtless, dressed only

bath. I’ll wait outside,” Yvonne said,

she stumbled into his embrace. In an instant, he

your fiction

the tub, drenched and

clothes soaked through. Her breaths came in angry bursts. Normally, she would have erupted in anger, but

that wasn’t intentional?”

glimpse of something, she tightened her fists and said calmly, “If you’re feeling needy after your trip, I might call Shelly over.”

was puzzled. She had offered such a significant compromise, even suggesting he see another woman without interference, yet he seemed discontented. A chill ran