Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1071:

Zola peeked over and gasped in delight. “It’s beautiful! Mr. Burke will love it for sure.”

Yvonne beamed. A bit of hope lit her chest again.

Carrying the fruit plate in both hands, she made her way upstairs. Norton’s bedroom door was shut tight. She paused in front of it, drew a quiet breath, and knocked softly.

“Mr. Burke?” she called, her tone playful. “Your humble servant has come to cheer you up.”

She leaned in slightly, trying to comfort him through the door. “Come on, Norton… don’t be mad. Can’t you forgive me? Open the door—let’s talk, just for a minute.”

Yvonne knocked again and again, a bit louder each time. Still, there was no answer.

cradled carefully in her hands, waiting. But there

desk, head leaning on his hand, eyes closed, brow furrowed in

He opened his eyes, unsure if he’d heard something real or

his temples. He hadn’t had proper rest in days—no wonder he was hearing things. He’d even

the argument during

There’s no way she’d speak to him so gently, not the

the words blurred. The frustration was still there, simmering beneath his exhaustion. Finally, he pushed

She’d said so

story at

was already late. Work awaited her tomorrow. Maybe she’d have to make it up to

at the fruit she’d carefully carved into heart shapes. Strawberries, watermelon—all her favorites. But for

turned and quietly carried the plate back