Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 189

Chapter 189:

Norton’s gaze lingered on the seafood, his expression bordering on disdain. “Seafood this late in the day probably isn’t fresh. I prefer it when it’s flown in early in the morning,” he remarked.

Yvonne was momentarily speechless. “What a picky man,” she muttered under her breath.

Without missing a beat, Norton turned left, steering the cart toward the meat section. Yvonne, her patience wearing thin, quickly pointed at the assortment of meats. “These aren’t fresh either,” she said with a hint of sarcasm. “The best cuts are usually sold in the morning.”

She flashed him a knowing smile, hoping to drive the point home. “Look, these pieces only appear appealing because of the lights. We should avoid buying them.”

Her suggestion wasn’t so much an attempt at logic as a thinly veiled plea to stick with something simpler. Vegetables, she knew, were far easier to work with. Quick to prepare and clean, they could be ready in minutes, offering minimal fuss. She was hoping they could avoid the hassle of an elaborate meal.

an eyebrow, his expression darkening with displeasure. “Are

not! I just think vegetables would be a great choice. It’s getting late, and heavy meals can be hard on digestion. Plus, vegetables are healthy and light, great

to something colder, sharper. His eyes narrowed, a silent warning flickering in them. “Are you calling me

and strong. I’m sure a lot of guys look up to

lips twisted into a slight sneer, clearly unimpressed. “Yvonne, you really are a master at sucking

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mouth shut, deciding silence was the better option. She wouldn’t waste her breath if he

best efforts to steer Norton toward something lighter, he seemed determined to have beef for dinner.

spotted some braised beef nearby. “Sir, could I get two pounds

was immediate and without hesitation. “I don’t eat

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