Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1091:

She asked, “In the middle of war, where do you find hope?”

A spark ignited in his gaze. He paused, then opened up. And once he began, it was as though a floodgate had opened.

Gone were the monosyllabic replies. Now his words came with weight, each answer thoughtful and richly detailed.

Watching him speak, Yvonne was glad she had come so thoroughly prepared. Her background research had paid off—she guided him seamlessly through the interview, gently looping back to key points without ever breaking the flow.

Minutes blurred into moments, and before long, their time was nearly up. But Frank showed no sign of stopping. As he spoke about the suffering of ordinary people in wartime, his voice cracked, and his eyes glistened with unshed tears.

The room seemed to hold its breath. A soft knock interrupted the atmosphere. Erin stepped inside.

appointment is waiting,” she reminded

at her remaining questions, disappointment flickering across her face. There was still so much left unsaid. Still, Frank had given them more than she had dared hope

waved a dismissive hand. “Tell them to wait. I

off guard, Erin hesitated, then

necessary. They dove back

conversation wound toward its natural close. Frank studied Yvonne, his

not care about my past—they just want soundbites.” He

smile, her thoughts drifting to Norton. His influence had guided her

on to other engagements, and the two women exited the studio into the fresh air and bustling

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giving it a celebratory shake. “You