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.

lifted a brow. “Do you need my

find your own way to the

turned and walked

come on—it’s on your

sandwich

ridiculous not to take advantage of his car. It was far more comfortable than any

quickly, and as she stepped out in front of the building, she glanced up

ahead. She

walked into the office with renewed

the workday approached, her colleagues settled in

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

the assignment?” Yvonne asked, eyes lighting up with