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.”

to

her again. So, without a word, he began to gently pat her back in a slow,

Yvonne sank into a deep, peaceful slumber, her heart wrapped in quiet

streamed through the windows when she

head, she spotted Norton still beside her—his head propped on his

shifted carefully, trying not to wake him, but the movement stirred him anyway. His

awake?” he murmured in a husky,

“I’m going

heart of

she padded toward the bathroom. Norton followed quietly, leaning against the doorframe as

puzzled by his clingy behavior.

he replied easily.

press. Turning back to the mirror, she continued to wash up in

collided with him. Norton stood