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 is it? What do

though it could

was quite hungry

seized the moment to mention her desire to return to

“We’ll discuss this later!”

his fork down abruptly and

but as a woman, I also need my

clear of the word “divorce,” and continued, “If we ever go our separate ways, I need to be self-sufficient. I aspire to lead a meaningful life

this occasion, Norton didn’t

next adventure at

really that important to you?” he inquired, his back turned

“Yes, it really is.”

considering you’ll have to navigate office politics, networking, and possible

a resolute nod, Yvonne answered,

“Okay,” he responded.

was about to express her gratitude, Norton suggested, “How about you cook for me for a month first, then we’ll