Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 919:

Edmond was waiting at the door, anticipating their return. The sight of them, walking together with such apparent affection, warmed his heart. “Yvonne!” he called with a smile.

Yvonne detached herself from Norton, eagerly running over to Edmond’s side. The shift left Norton feeling strangely unmoored. He glanced at his empty arm and, with a quiet sigh, quickly closed the distance between them.

As they moved, Yvonne pushed Edmond’s wheelchair while Norton walked alongside them, his mind drifting elsewhere.

Seeing them together, Edmond couldn’t help but reflect on the passage of time, recalling a visit to an old friend who had been playing with his grandson. He smiled and then spoke softly. “Yvonne, when do you and Norton plan on having children? I’m getting old, and I worry I won’t live long enough to see a grandchild…”

“Don’t talk like that! You’ll live a long life, I’m sure of it,” Yvonne replied, smiling reassuringly, her words wrapped in sweetness. “Besides, Norton’s a man focused on his career. When the time is right, I’ll make sure we have a family. But I’ve been home for so long, I’m feeling disconnected from the world. I’ve been thinking it might be time for me to find a job, too.”

the surface, the truth was far different. She

was happening—she was a master at deflecting blame. Moments

turned to her with a smile and asked, “Yvonne, what is it that you want to do? Is there something you’re

carefree smile. “If I ever need anything, you’ll be the first to know! But for now, all I want is for you

beside her, absentmindedly took her hand, his touch warm and casual. The sudden proximity of his hand caused her

toyed with her hand, he glanced up at Edmond with a reassuring smile. “Grandpa, don’t worry about us. You’ll have

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approvingly. He pointed a finger at Norton with a chuckle. “You’ve always been decisive, haven’t you? Very well, I