Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1186:

Unable to hold back any longer, she called him. “You’re already at the office?” she asked.

“Yes,” Norton answered, his voice steady but gentle.

“You’ve been leaving early, coming home late… I barely even see you anymore,” Yvonne said, her tone carrying a note of quiet hurt.

Norton chuckled softly, sensing her frustration. “You miss me, don’t you?”

She let out a soft snort, neither confirming nor denying it.

“It won’t be much longer,” he promised. “Just a little more.”

a bit dejected,

had started, Norton doubled down on his efforts. Once his sketches were finalized, he handed them over to professionals

project finished. He started coming home earlier, making time for Yvonne again. He took her out after work—quiet dinners, long walks, weekend getaways. Slowly, her

Then came the day.

shimmered across the water, waves glittering under the golden light. Flowers danced in the sea breeze, their fragrance filling the air. Every inch of the venue had been carefully

widened as she took in the scene. “Norton…” Her voice trembled.

up with tears, completely overwhelmed by

ear. “It was supposed to be a surprise,” he said softly. “But I kept worrying I might get something wrong. I didn’t want you to have even the

with emotion. “Everything is perfect. I love it. Thank you… thank you

on g

at Norton, eyes

into a soft smile.