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.”

“Go back to sleep. I’ll stay here with

lightly she was sleeping, as if the wrong breath could wake her again. So, without a word, he began to gently pat

touch, Yvonne sank into a deep, peaceful slumber, her heart wrapped in quiet gratitude. She didn’t stir again until

through the windows

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

not to wake him, but the movement stirred

in a husky,

nodded. “I’m going to

heart

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

by his

easily. “Just looking

curious glance but didn’t press. Turning back to the

turned to step out, she nearly collided with him. Norton stood squarely