Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1097:

Once he did, they both stood there quietly for a moment.

“Your hair was all over the place,” he said matter-of-factly.

She didn’t look at him. Her eyes stayed fixed on the still water, though her heart beat faster than before.

After a pause, she whispered, “Thanks.”

They stayed on the boat a little longer, watching the lights shimmer across the river before stepping off.

As they walked away, Norton noticed her hesitating. “Want to go for another ride?”

She shook her head. “Let’s walk a bit first, then head back.”

He nodded softly, and they began strolling down the sidewalk together. “There’s just something about big cities like this,” she said, watching the busy street. “The night view’s amazing.”

walking for a

gave him a sideways glance and smiled.

could answer, she pointed ahead. “That bridge looks beautiful. Let’s check

wide over

built during a time of war. Wives of soldiers used to come here,” he said. “They prayed for peace and safety

had that kind of history,” Yvonne said, her voice full

by pedestrians and the

she could say a word, he stepped forward quickly. “Watch out!” he

her back. A car sped past,

She touched her chest, trying to

said, his tone

safe, right?” Yvonne said, flashing

rattled, but her easy tone made him exhale, worn out by

she pointed at the sky. “That star’s glowing like