Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 918:

Years ago…

The car sped along the winding road, the hum of the engine the only sound filling the air. Yvonne gazed out the window, her thoughts scattered and restless. Though she had been married for some time, her relationship with Norton still felt distant, emotionally unfulfilled. They had to keep up appearances, especially when visiting Edmond, Norton’s grandpa—playing the part of a loving couple; otherwise, Edmond would be left worrying.

The thought of it, coupled with Norton’s constant refusal to let her work, only deepened Yvonne’s frustration. It made it harder for her to muster any genuine affection for him.

The sudden buzz of her phone disrupted her thoughts. Yvonne glanced at the screen, a smile forming as she began to type a reply.

Suddenly, Norton’s voice cut through the silence, laced with a hint of jealousy as his eyes flicked to her through the rearview mirror. “You’ve been quite busy lately. I hardly see you around anymore.”

almost indifferent. “Are

irritation. “You’ve been pushing boundaries lately. I expect you to fulfill your duties as my wife without giving my grandpa any cause for concern at his

thought that Norton’s concerns might be

had recently discovered a passion for riding and racing, a thrilling hobby that filled the void left by Norton’s restrictions. Since he wouldn’t allow her to

“Is it really so unbearable

almost too quickly, as she shook her head in mock surprise. “Of

he didn’t press further. The car soon came to a stop outside Edmond’s residence. Norton stepped out first, tossing the keys to a waiting servant before walking around to open the door for Yvonne. As she stepped out, he leaned in slightly, his voice a whisper. “So, you wanted to work, huh?

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her hand delicately in his, stepping out of the car with grace. She slipped her arm through his and whispered into his ear, her breath warm against his skin.