Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1119:

“For now, just focus on resting. Keep your eyes closed and relax while the IV finishes,” Ethan said, his voice gentle.

Her eyes moved to the IV bag, noting it still had a good way to go. With Edmond waiting for her, she felt a pang of guilt, but she knew she couldn’t rush recovery. With a soft sigh, she allowed herself to close her eyes.

She had barely drifted into rest when her phone rang from the bedside table.

Reaching over, she picked it up and answered. Edmond’s familiar voice filled the line. “Yvonne, it’s late. Why aren’t you back yet?”

“I’m really sorry… I won’t be able to come back to you tonight…” She was in the middle of crafting a harmless excuse to avoid causing him worry when the nurse entered the room to check the IV.

“You’re awake now, right? Once the IV bag’s done, you’re cleared to go,” the nurse said casually as she walked in.

“Yvonne? Where are you?” Edmond asked again, this time his voice sharper with concern.

Yvonne could say anything, Edmond asked, “Was that a nurse? Don’t lie to me. Tell me the truth—where

couldn’t hide it any longer. Her voice was soft but honest. “I’m at the hospital. I fainted while I

voice was immediate. “Which hospital? I’m

brought me in. I just need to

care who brought you! Tell me where you are. I need to see

understood then that arguing would get her nowhere. With

he didn’t have far to go, and for that, she felt a

Edmond were just three floors apart. Edmond wasted no time and came straight down

with a fierce protectiveness

live now on

smile and made the introductions. “This is my boss, Mr. Marsh. He’s the one who brought

detail from his polished shoes