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?”

He took her left hand in his, gently positioning her right, guiding her meticulously through the steps as

he instructed, “Now,

“Got it!”

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

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

go ahead and take a bath. I’ll

she stumbled into his embrace. In an

is your

the tub, drenched

and hair, her clothes soaked through. Her breaths came in angry bursts. Normally,

it that wasn’t

something, she tightened her fists and said calmly, “If you’re feeling needy after your trip, I might

had offered such a significant compromise, even suggesting he see another woman without interference, yet he seemed discontented. A chill ran through her, causing an involuntary

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