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.”

a nonchalant look, her tone almost indifferent.

and laced with quiet but unmistakable 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

She had briefly thought that Norton’s concerns might

riding and racing,

Norton’s voice hardened. “Is it really so unbearable to

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

out first, tossing the keys to a waiting servant before walking around to open the door

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