Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 190

Chapter 190:

To Yvonne’s surprise, Norton knelt beside her, silently assisting in gathering the scattered items.

“No need, I can handle it,” Yvonne said, her tone calm and composed.

“I just didn’t want you to feel embarrassed,” Norton replied, his voice low but firm, carrying a hint of concern.

Yvonne looked at him, confusion flickering across her face. She had only accidentally knocked something over; what was there to be embarrassed about? Mistakes were a part of life. But then, her eyes fell on the object Norton had picked up, and the reality of the situation struck her like a thunderclap.

Her heart jolted at the sight of a box of condoms, right there in the middle of a crowded store, and a wave of humiliation rushed over her. It was as if the universe had decided to play a cruel prank, Murphy’s Law at its worst.

At first, Yvonne had mistaken it for a pack of gum, and the packaging was nearly identical. Without hesitation, she had bent down to retrieve it. But now, seeing the condoms in his hand, her cheeks burned with shame.

floor had dissolved beneath her. She stood there, frozen, utterly unsure of how to proceed. The air

tall, attractive man’s voice, tinged with impatience,

embarrassment, but she didn’t let it show for long. Without a second thought, she hastily transferred the items into Norton’s hands, her movements quick and

pick them up yourself,” Yvonne mumbled, her cheeks burning. “I’ll

her heart racing as she

ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇꜱ ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟꜱ.ᴄᴏᴍ

her retreating figure, a faint smile tugging at his

hand, his expression composed. As they walked

the back seat, sitting close enough for their shoulders to almost touch. Still flustered

away?” Norton’s voice, low and casual, broke the

hot,” Yvonne replied,

in the front seat. “Is it? Is it really

seat, Leif replied with a hint of amusement, “Mr. Burke, it’s quite cool up here.