Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 969:

Before long, they were seated in a cozy little restaurant, one Anya had recommended with clear enthusiasm.

“I’m telling you, this place is a gem. Every time I come back to Amberfield, I make a point to eat here,” Anya said as she handed Yvonne a menu.

Yvonne nodded, taking in the savory aroma that filled the air. “It really does smell amazing.”

Though it wasn’t peak mealtime, nearly every table was occupied. The scent of sizzling dishes from the next table only made Yvonne hungrier, her stomach rumbling in protest.

Once their food arrived, both women dove in, too focused on the delicious spread to talk much.

After they’d eaten their fill, Yvonne glanced up. “By the way, after we’re done here… would you mind coming back to the office with me?”

slowly sipping her juice, clearly relaxed. At the question, she looked up with a teasing smile. “Why rush? We’ve earned this little escape.

was hard to argue with

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seat, and her coffee hadn’t even been served yet, when

holding it against you, but if you’re out too long, it might be marked

Yvonne said brightly, flashing a playful wink at Anthea as she answered the

replied curtly, hanging up without waiting for a response. Back at her desk, Heidi muttered under her breath, “She sure sounds confident—for someone who doesn’t know what she’s up against.” Around her, a few coworkers exchanged looks, quietly

At the café,

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don’t make myself available easily. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have agreed to