Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1124:

Norton chuckled, nodding as he opened the box to reveal its glittering contents. “Do you like it?”

Her eyes sparkled as she gazed at the necklace nestled in the box—a dreamy pink diamond framed by delicate, intricate filigree. Its playful elegance shimmered beneath the light, surrounded by smaller diamonds that danced with brilliance.

“I love it! Norton, you’re amazing!” she exclaimed, her fingers gliding over the gem as if committing every detail to memory.

Norton’s lips curved into a soft smile as he watched her admiration bloom. “I’m glad you like it.”

“Let me try it on!” she said eagerly, practically glowing.

He carefully lifted the necklace and stepped behind her, fastening the clasp with steady hands.

As he worked, she caught her reflection in the mirror.

presence cloaked her like warmth, and the necklace added a touch of enchantment she hadn’t known

beauty radiated with the quiet

clearly pleased. “Alright, take it off for now,” she said, still

gently removing the necklace and

suddenly turned and wrapped her arms around him. “Thank

respond, she pulled back and bolted from the bathroom in a flurry of awkward grace, leaving him blinking at the empty

passed. Then a soft, knowing smile

the warmth crawl up her

fluster, she blurted, “You should go home and rest. And bring some food back for Edmond and me while you’re at it. That

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looking around for the remote—anything to avoid eye contact. But the pink flush

up the remote from the bedside table

blinked. “How did

it to her and giving her cheek a light pinch before