Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1068:

Ethan kept an eye on Yvonne through the rearview mirror, spotting the disappointment in her eyes. He softly spoke a few kind words to ease her. “What’s troubling you? Was today especially tiring?”

Yvonne managed a smile. “It’s nothing.” She didn’t want to discuss Norton with anyone else.

Ethan’s expression softened, his voice warm. “If something’s bothering you, you can confide in me. Sometimes it helps to share.”

Yvonne paused for quite a while, but finally kept quiet. “I was just mulling over the proposal for The Wilderness. I want it to be perfect.”

“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. The more you chase perfection, the more burden you place on yourself,” Ethan offered as advice.

Yvonne nodded. “I understand. I just don’t want to let the company down.”

“You don’t need to prove anything to anyone. Just do your best. I’m here to

sincerity in Ethan’s words and offered him a thankful

truly moved, and for a time, she pushed her concerns about Norton aside, focusing instead on discussing the proposal with Ethan. Ethan

long, they arrived at

Yvonne. Head on home and get some rest.” Ethan got

wrapping up all his advice in one phrase.

said goodbye to him with

driver had driven swiftly straight home. When they arrived, Norton stood by the window, eager to catch sight of Yvonne’s return. When he finally spotted

Ethan and Yvonne talked and laughed together. Her face lit up with joy,

chapters at

to stay calm, watching as the two chatted for what seemed like an eternity, with Yvonne

her, but she seemed completely