Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 162

Chapter 162:

She retorted, “I was totally focused! It’s your presence that throws me off…”

She stumbled over her words, and her calm broke down.

“What is it about my presence?” he asked further.

“I was so concerned that you might not like it, I ended up getting too nervous and forgot.”

“So, you’re saying my being here made you forget to add the salt?”

“Yes, it’s entirely your fault.”

Yvonne added the salt and then brought the soup to the table.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was pleasantly calm.

Yvonne quickly inquired, “How

it could

he was quite hungry and ate

appearing upbeat, Yvonne seized the moment to mention her desire to return to work.

“We’ll discuss this later!”

down abruptly

Yvonne followed him. “Norton, I understand you can take care of me financially, but as a woman, I also need

our separate ways, I need to be self-sufficient.

this occasion, Norton didn’t instantly dismiss

your next adventure at

important to you?” he inquired, his back turned to her as he changed

“Yes, it really is.”

considering you’ll have to navigate office

a resolute nod, Yvonne

“Okay,” he responded.

Norton suggested, “How about you cook for