Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 161

Chapter 161:

The noise made Yvonne swiftly turn her head.

In that motion, her gaze unexpectedly locked with Norton’s in midair.

“Uh-huh. Just simple home-cooked meals. Not sure if they’ll be to your taste.” She had taken the time to ensure the dishes were both simple and thoughtful.

She had even consulted Jorge before picking up the groceries.

“Go ahead and wash up. We’ll eat as soon as the soup is done,” she instructed, returning her attention to the simmering pot.

“What type of soup is it?”

His deep voice suddenly filled the space next to her.

Norton had moved silently and now stood beside her.

At home, Yvonne wore only flat slippers, accentuating the difference in their height significantly.

reached his

her, Yvonne noticed the room seemed to contract. His nearness was imposing, heightening her sense of his presence

muscles tightened reflexively, causing her usual fluidity in the

the soup

just started to

it take

won’t. Just need to add the ingredients and let them simmer for a few

the pot, following up

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sparing with the spices, aiming to let the natural tastes of the food

subtle ordeal, steam curling from the pot while his breath seemed to

felt

always imagined such simple, daily joys as

dreams had not

had been lacking. He

their encounters

may have been the most prolonged period they had ever spent