Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1038:

Ethan looked at her with admiration.

When she caught him staring, Yvonne turned to him with curiosity.

He cleared his throat and replied, “Let’s get going.”

“How about a race to see who reaches the top first?” she suggested, her smile radiating excitement.

He smiled back and nodded in agreement.

Even though they had both dabbled in rock climbing before, they were still novices, and it had been some time since their last session. A bit out of practice, they struggled with their progress. Watching their slow ascent, Yvonne couldn’t help but think it felt like a true amateur showdown.

appeared to find

his speed and then pushed

the top, he lagged behind and crossed the finish line just moments

wrapped up, Yvonne was overjoyed. “I did it! I won!” she exclaimed,

gazed at her, grinning. “Yes, you did.” He couldn’t tear his eyes away from her smile. If making her this happy meant letting her win every time, he would happily go along

“Why are you so

when I

explains why you’re the boss! You really have a big heart! Let’s have

times. Ethan held

Yvonne was equally thrilled.

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out and decided to sit down for

hair. Ethan observed her for a bit and noted that she didn’t look as downcast as she had earlier in the day. He finally asked, “So, are you ready to share why you were