Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1123:

“You should get some rest,” Norton said softly.

She nodded, softening as she took in the exhaustion lining his face. “Alright. Let’s both get some sleep. You need it more than I do.” He nodded back and leaned forward to tuck the blanket securely around her.

Her body, still weak and recovering, welcomed the warmth and comfort. Within minutes, she drifted back into sleep.

But even half-asleep, she sensed him there—his presence like a quiet sentinel at her side.

When she murmured something unintelligible in her sleep, Norton straightened instantly to scan her face for any signs of discomfort.

He reached out, gently checking her forehead. Satisfied there was no fever, he let out a breath and adjusted the blanket once more, brushing a loose strand of hair from her cheek.

He stayed there like that, simply watching her.

His intense gaze made her cheeks pink even in her sleep. She stirred again, eyelids fluttering open. “I’m really okay,” she whispered. “You should sleep too.”

back to sleep. I’ll

word, he began to gently pat her back in a slow, rhythmic motion—protective and soothing, like a parent comforting

sank into a deep, peaceful slumber, her heart wrapped in quiet gratitude. She didn’t

streamed through the windows when she

spotted Norton still beside

but the movement stirred him anyway. His

in

going

the heart of

the bathroom. Norton followed quietly,

by his

easily. “Just looking

press. Turning back to the mirror, she

to step out, she nearly collided with him. Norton stood squarely in her path, blocking