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.

halfway up, Ethan appeared to find his groove and

his speed and then

started to wear out. Right before he reached the top, he lagged behind and crossed the

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

at her, grinning. “Yes, you did.” He couldn’t tear his eyes away from her smile. If making her this happy meant

asked with curiosity, “Why are

he laughed. “Sure, I’m thrilled when I win, but I also feel

explains why you’re the boss! You really have

a few more times. Ethan held back, ensuring that they took

Yvonne was equally thrilled.

ℛ𝑒𝓅 𝑃erfe𝓬𝓽 ⏺check gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⏼𝒸𝗈m

felt worn out and decided to sit down for

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 feeling blue