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.

transformed—his presence cloaked her like warmth, and the necklace added a touch of

makeup, without glamour, her beauty radiated

it off for now,” she said,

removing the necklace and placing it back in

joy, Yvonne suddenly turned and wrapped her arms

could even respond, she pulled back and bolted from the bathroom

passed. Then a soft, knowing smile tugged at his lips as he stepped

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

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 way,

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eye contact. But the pink flush on her face gave her

softly, picking up the remote from the bedside table and

“How

you,” he said with a playful grin, handing it to her and giving her