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?”

in his, gently positioning her right, guiding her meticulously through the steps as

instructed, “Now, just pull it

“Got it!”

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

Norton remained on the couch. Preparing to call him over, she was startled instead to see him

and take a bath. I’ll wait

she stumbled into his embrace. In an instant,

your

the tub,

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

take it that wasn’t intentional?” she

calmly, “If you’re feeling needy after

significant compromise, even suggesting he see another woman without interference, yet he seemed discontented.