Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 965:

Spotting the outline beneath the covers, he spoke gently. “Yvonne? Yvonne?” No reply.

He leaned closer and saw—she was already fast asleep.

While she slept, every trace of resistance faded, leaving behind a softness that made her seem almost delicate. Norton couldn’t deny it, she looked especially peaceful like this.

If only she could be like this when she was awake… He lost in thought, shaking his head. But if she lost that fire, she wouldn’t be Yvonne anymore. And without that spark, she’d no longer be the woman who constantly got under his skin.

Norton pulled the blanket up to her shoulders and quietly left the room, returning to his own.

The following morning, Yvonne woke feeling rested and clear-headed. After getting ready, she made her way downstairs—and paused when she saw Norton still inside.

“I’m heading out,” he said, rising to his feet as soon as she appeared.

brow. “Do you need

scoffed. “You can find your

that, he turned and walked

on—it’s on

grabbed a sandwich and dashed after

to take advantage of his car. It was far more comfortable

she stepped out in front of the building, she glanced

ahead. She was

walked into the

approached, her colleagues settled in

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖛𝖎𝖆: gⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⍿ⅽ𝗈𝗺

assignment today I think suits you perfectly.” Heidi approached, her expression

asked, eyes lighting up with