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

the wrong breath could wake her again. So, without a word, he began to

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

streamed through the windows when

her head, she spotted Norton still beside her—his

but the movement stirred him anyway.

awake?” he murmured in a husky, sleepy

“I’m going to freshen

the heart

of bed, she padded toward the bathroom. Norton followed

paused, puzzled by

he replied easily. “Just looking

gave him a curious glance but didn’t press. Turning back to the mirror, she continued to wash up in

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