Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1155:

Yvonne kept herself busy, knowing she couldn’t afford to lose focus now. But later, during a short break in the break room, she couldn’t help herself—she took out her phone again. The harsh words she read stung like fresh wounds.

After a few seconds of staring at the screen, she gave in and dialed Norton’s number.

Instead of him, Leif answered. “Hello, Mrs. Burke. This is Leif. Mr. Burke is in a meeting at the moment. Would you like me to pass on a message?”

Yvonne was quiet for a moment before answering softly, “No, that’s all right.”

She smiled faintly, deciding there was no need to trouble Norton with something so small. She went back to her desk, brushing the whole thing aside.

Hours later, her phone buzzed with a message from Norton. “Just finished the meeting. I’ll be traveling for the next few days. Heard that you called earlier—was something wrong? Or did you just miss me?”

A small smile tugged at Yvonne’s lips as she pictured the look on his face while typing.

She typed back, “It’s nothing. Take care, and safe travels.”

would die down after a day or two, but instead, the situation

had no choice but to

had been taking cabs to

as she stepped out of a taxi, she froze. A crowd had gathered outside the building, holding signs and shouting things like, “No shortcuts!

hold the crowd back, but it was

stood there, caught in the chaos, unsure of what to do next. Then a familiar voice spoke beside

“Come with me.”

reply, he gently took her by the arm and led her through a side

fresh tales

her desk, Yvonne sat still, her thoughts scattered. Everything

up her phone and checked what

to set her phone down

answered. A sharp, angry voice exploded

you have no shame! How can you still show up at