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

to contract. His nearness was imposing, heightening her sense of his presence

tightened reflexively, causing her usual fluidity in the

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take much

to add the ingredients and let them simmer for

each ingredient into the pot, following up with

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

became a subtle ordeal, steam curling from the pot while

of his close proximity, Yvonne felt his eyes on her

always imagined such simple, daily joys as part of her married

her dreams had

they were married, his affection had been lacking. He was frequently away

encounters were

prolonged period they had