Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1156:

“Heading out? Want to go together?” he asked gently.

She gave him a soft, grateful smile. She knew he was just trying to help. She nodded, and they left the office side by side.

Once again, Ethan led her through the side entrance. Earlier, he had checked and seen that the protesters were still crowding the main gate.

He walked with her to his car and made sure she got in safely before starting the engine.

As they drove off, Yvonne looked out the window. The crowd was still there, still shouting, still waiting. A heavy feeling settled in her chest. She hated how helpless it all made her feel.

Ethan noticed the look on her face, and his heart ached for her.

“Have you thought about working from home for a little while?” he asked, trying to sound casual.

head immediately. “No, I

herself to stay strong. This was just a rough patch. She

to Ethan and gave him a small smile. He looked back

safely inside. Even after the door

phone and made a

he said. “And try to clear the crowd if you can.” He gave

call, he

the trending topics,” he

the

a problem. Someone’s clearly trying to keep the topics going. Every time we take one down, a new one

out who’s doing this,” Ethan said, his tone

off, his face tight with concern. She was impressive in every way—smart, capable, and confident—but sometimes she pushed

a moment’s pause, he typed a message. “Do you want me

message and let out a quiet, bitter laugh. “Thanks, but I