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.”

nonchalant look, her tone almost indifferent. “Are you really so concerned about

with quiet but unmistakable irritation. “You’ve been pushing boundaries lately. I expect you to fulfill your

it wasn’t about her—it was all for Edmond. She had briefly thought that Norton’s concerns might be genuine, that he cared for her in some way. But now,

gaze dropped to her phone, though she refrained from responding immediately. A business card flashed on the screen—an internationally renowned motorcycle racer. She had recently discovered a passion for riding and racing, a thrilling hobby that filled the void left by Norton’s restrictions.

her indifference, Norton’s voice hardened. “Is it really

quickly, as she shook her head in mock surprise. “Of course not, you’re my

waiting servant before walking around to open the door for

𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 𝓲𝓷 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮: ⳑ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼ⅽ𝗼𝗺⧽

the car with grace. She slipped her arm through his and whispered