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.

“Do you need my permission

scoffed. “You can find your own way to the

he turned

on—it’s

sandwich and

advantage of his car. It was far more comfortable than any

stepped out in front of the building,

ahead. She was ready

into the office with renewed

approached, her colleagues settled

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖛𝖎𝖆: gⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⍿ⅽ𝗈𝗺

think suits you perfectly.” Heidi

assignment?” Yvonne asked, eyes lighting up