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?”

convinced this time. He took her left hand in his, gently positioning her right, guiding her meticulously through the

his grip, he instructed, “Now, just

“Got it!”

the loops and proceeded to help him with his pants. Looking up unexpectedly, she caught a glimpse that made her cheeks

bathroom, saying, “I’ll get the bath ready.” She filled the bathtub with warm water, assuming Norton remained on the couch.

a bath. I’ll

her wrist. With a gentle tug, she stumbled into his embrace. In an instant, he had drawn

is your

inside the tub, drenched and

her face and hair, her clothes soaked through. Her breaths came in angry bursts. Normally, she would have erupted in

that wasn’t intentional?” she

after your trip, I might call Shelly over.” The moment these words left

woman without interference,