Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1047:

Ethan noticed she wasn’t budging. He stared at her for a moment, trying to read her face. When she bent over her desk again and focused on her paperwork, he finally turned and walked away, though he clearly wasn’t thrilled about it.

Wasting no time, Yvonne skimmed through the article, packed up her belongings in a neat bundle, and made her way downstairs.

It wasn’t particularly late, but the sky was already slipping into twilight.

As she descended the stairs, she pulled out her phone and booked a ride. By the time she reached the lobby doors, she spotted a vehicle idling at the curb, hazard lights blinking.

She approached it and, to her surprise, recognized Norton’s car. A quick glance at her screen told her the ride she ordered hadn’t shown up yet—so she simply canceled it without a second thought.

As she climbed in, she couldn’t resist asking, “Why this car? I almost didn’t recognize it.”

wasn’t the same one Norton had used earlier that day. She thought it seemed familiar, but since

motioning for the driver to begin and speaking in an indifferent

come to pick her up. But then, the memory

favorite restaurant has some new dishes tonight—I reserved a table. Want to check it out?” Norton asked, glancing her

She sank back into her seat and shut her eyes, hoping

seeing how exhausted she looked, he

few moments, Yvonne opened her eyes and looked out the window, a sudden sense of unease

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the way home, is it?” she asked, her voice

to the restaurant,” Norton replied. Noticing her displeasure, he reached over and gently brushed her

his hand away. “Didn’t I tell you I didn’t

kept his cool. “I’ll order all your favorites—just come