Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 155

Chapter 155:

Leif nodded.

“Where is he now?”

“In the study,” Leif replied, then hesitated before adding, “There’s something else you should know.”

“What’s that?”

“The night Mr. Burke left, he made sure I paid the household staff’s wages and warned them against repeat incidents.”

Yvonne expressed her appreciation warmly. “Thank you for sharing that with me.” Before heading to the study on the second floor, Yvonne brewed a fresh pot of coffee.

She then tapped lightly on the door.

“Come in!” a voice quickly came from inside, low and emotionless.

chose not to interrupt. Silently,

few moments later, he reached for the cup. He

bitter than usual,” he said, looking up inquisitively. His eyes then

are you here?” he asked, his tone carrying a hint

without hesitation. “Leif and Edmond filled me in about the household staff and Jorge. I owe you an

then simply nodded. His reaction was notably

way of forgiving her,

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you still hold a grudge

what if

thought about that. Could a grown man really be

a moment of thought, Yvonne suggested, “Would you like me to make another cup of coffee

gave a

her eyes. Was he incapable of saying more than a

“I’ll get it now.”

cup of coffee. But the moment Norton popped open the