Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 188

Chapter 188:

Back then, Yvonne had yet to marry Norton. She faced endless insults and ridicule from the public. It was a terrifying time in her life. Debt collectors kept hounding her, and she had spent many sleepless nights—too many to count. No one had been there for her, except for Rachel. Rachel had used all her savings to help her, even though it was merely a drop in the bucket compared to what she needed to pay her family’s debts.

Even so, that small amount had proven to be crucial to her survival.

Rachel had stayed with her for an entire month, afraid that Yvonne might resort to something drastic. Later, when Yvonne began suffering from insomnia, Rachel had taken her to see a doctor, covered her medication, and even held her to sleep at night. Yvonne used to be so timid. Every time the debt collectors came around, she would have a mental breakdown.

And each time, Rachel had stood in front of her, shielding her from the storms life threw her way.

She still remembered one time when a creditor had threatened to harm her if she failed to pay on time. Those people were ruthless. They told her they would torture her before selling her to a whorehouse. Yvonne had nightmares every single day after that.

door. Once again, Rachel had stepped up, pretending to be Yvonne,

willing to talk about it, I don’t mind listening,” Norton suddenly said, catching her off-guard. His tone

regained her composure and changed her mind. Norton’s sudden interest in listening intently was likely a fleeting curiosity. Soon enough, he might accuse her

now at

supermarket. Despite the late hour, the sprawling store was still bustling, its shelves neatly stocked with fresh

purposeful and her demeanor calm. They made their way to the seafood section, where the shelves were lined with an assortment of fresh catches. Yvonne pushed the

feel like eating? Go ahead, pick whatever

curiosity and skepticism. “Didn’t you say you only make simple dishes?” He gestured at the array of seafood with a hint of doubt. “Are

a confident grin. “I can steam them. Simple enough,” she

loss for words. His lips twitched slightly, and he couldn’t help but wonder if she was teasing him. Without a word, he took the shopping cart