Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 960:

Yvonne gave a dry laugh, her voice light and detached. “Is that so? What a small world!”

She reached for her purse and stood. “Looks like your evening’s booked. I’ll let you get back to your date.”

Norton’s expression hardened as he watched her leave the restaurant. She had no idea how good she had it. He’d brought her out, and she’d walked away before the meal was even over.

“Norton, what a surprise!”

Shelly strode over, acting as though she hadn’t seen Yvonne exit just seconds earlier.

Without a second thought, she slipped into the empty seat across from him, settling in like she belonged. “Drinking alone can’t be much fun. Let me keep you company,” she said with a smile.

Yvonne’s comment, and when he saw Shelly sit down, his face

to her, his voice clipped. “Haven’t I made myself clear? Don’t chase what was never yours to begin with; it’ll only leave you disappointed. If I want to see you, I’ll find you. Until then, stay away.” With that, he stood and walked

then drained of color. Her eyes burned

she could barely hold back. “Yvonne, this is your fault! If it weren’t for you, Norton wouldn’t be avoiding me. I’m not letting you off the

in from the entrance, breathless but

Shelly replied, her voice

So sweet of him! Even with his packed schedule, he still brought you here. You’re so lucky,” Heidi said, full of

the kind of secret people didn’t bother keeping. They whispered behind doors but never dared

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raised a hand to her mouth. “Norton’s just swamped. He dropped me off and headed straight back

time for you. He really goes out of his way for you,” Heidi said with

with satisfaction, Shelly beamed