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.

her to the balcony, where he was

cigarette in the other, caught up in a call. She couldn’t make out the

he finished his call before stepping

several minutes, he was

no other option, she stepped onto the

the voice coming from the other

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

you love at

was no denying it—the woman’s voice had

had to admit it

clearly had a weakness for soft-spoken, delicate women who knew how to act

fit that mold

Yvonne married Norton, all they ever seemed to do was clash. It wasn’t surprising that he couldn’t stand

did, she wouldn’t be herself anymore. It meant she was never going to be the kind of woman he idealized. Never

laundry, Yvonne