Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 157

Chapter 157:

But no matter how many tests she took, there was simply no way for a baby to appear out of thin air—not when she and Norton had never been intimate.

After her response, she could clearly feel Edmond’s mood sink.

Even during dinner, he barely touched his food.

Later that evening, Edmond insisted that Yvonne and Norton stay over at his place, which left them with no choice but to share a bed.

Remembering the last time they had to do this, Yvonne felt a wave of unease wash over her.

To avoid any awkwardness, she let Norton shower first. Only when he was done and already lying in bed, seemingly half-asleep, did she finally make her way to the bathroom.

When she stepped out, the room felt oddly quiet.

She glanced at the bed, only to find it empty. Norton was gone.

led her to the balcony, where he

other, caught up in a call. She couldn’t

wait until he finished his

he

option, she stepped onto

hear the voice coming from the other

you. It’s been so long since we last saw each other. I want to see you.

what you

denying it—the woman’s voice had a charm that was hard

had to admit it was

man who always seemed distant and impossible to approach, clearly had a weakness for soft-spoken,

Shelly fit that mold

seemed to do was clash. It wasn’t surprising

in her. She couldn’t change them. And if she did, she wouldn’t be herself anymore. It meant she was never going to be the kind of woman he

the laundry, Yvonne climbed