Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1041:

But Norton followed, lying down beside her and pulling her into his arms. His hand found her waist—soft, familiar. But she stiffened and sat up instantly.

“What are you doing? Go back to your own room,” she glared at him, her patience fraying.

“This is my room. I’m sleeping here tonight.” He smiled faintly, amused by her irritation.

“I have work tomorrow,” she said with a frown. “Stop messing around.”

“Is that job really worth it?” he asked, a smug smile playing on his lips.

She looked at him, a flicker of irritation crossing her face. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

nights, overtime… do you really think you can keep doing

said quietly, “Your job isn’t that

shoved him

her back into his arms, his fingers gently combing through her

bit down sharply on his shoulder. He winced in pain and let

on, say it,” Yvonne challenged, eyes

know family should come first?” Norton

me? You want me to give

expression turning cold. “A family that doesn’t exist?” he repeated, his

yourself into the hospital for that job. Can’t

the next chapters on

I do. It’s my choice,” she snapped, getting out of

all yours.” She grabbed her robe and