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.”

we can keep walking for a while,”

sideways glance and smiled. “You’re being unusually

“That bridge looks beautiful. Let’s check it

bridge. It stretched wide over the river, its design old

was built during a time of war. Wives of soldiers used to come here,” he said. “They prayed for peace and safety for their families. That’s why it’s called ‘Peace Bridge’. It’s been

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

walked across it slowly, surrounded by pedestrians and the occasional passing

him, ready to speak, but before she could say a word, he stepped forward quickly. “Watch out!” he

arm and yanked her back. A

She touched her chest, trying to calm

his tone low and

here to keep me safe,

her easy tone made

smiling, she pointed at the sky. “That star’s