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.

barely reached his

room seemed to contract.

usual fluidity in the

will the soup

just started to

take

it won’t. Just need to add the ingredients and

the pot, following up with a

els .com is packed with

let the natural tastes of the food

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

Yvonne felt his

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

her dreams had not

been lacking. He was frequently away on

encounters were

have been the most prolonged