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.

moment felt transformed—his presence cloaked her like warmth, and

without makeup, without glamour, her beauty radiated with the quiet grace she

“Alright, take it off for now,” she

gently removing the necklace and placing it back in

and wrapped her arms around him.

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

Then a soft, knowing smile tugged

now realizing what she’d just done, felt the warmth crawl up her cheeks. Her heart was racing like

home and rest. And bring some food back for Edmond and

books available

avoid eye contact. But the

the

“How did you

handing it to her and giving her cheek