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.

immediately. “No,

she pushed herself to stay strong. This was just a rough patch. She had gotten through worse. She

and gave him a small smile. He looked

after the door closed behind her, he stayed there for a moment,

out his phone and made a

said. “And try to clear the crowd if you can.” He gave the instruction without a second

call, he quickly

he said, his voice steady

on the other end

long before Ethan’s subordinate called back. “We’ve got a problem. Someone’s clearly trying to keep the topics going. Every time we take one down, a

Ethan said, his tone sharp and

tight with concern. She was impressive in every way—smart, capable, and confident—but sometimes she pushed too hard, never

he typed a message. “Do you want me to drive

a quiet, bitter laugh. “Thanks, but I can manage on