Requiem of a Broken Heart

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Chapter 155 Chapter 155: Leif nodded.

"Where is he now?" "In the study," Leif replied, then hesitated before adding, "There's something else you should know." "What's that?" "The night Mr. Burke left, he made sure I paid the household staff's wages and warned them against repeat incidents." Yvonne expressed her appreciation warmly. "Thank you for sharing that with me." Before heading to the study on the second floor, Yvonne brewed a fresh pot of coffee.

She then tapped lightly on the door.

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"Cin!" a voice quickly cfrom inside, low and emotionless.

Upon seeing Norton engrossed in his work, Yvonne chose not to interrupt. Silently, she placed a cup of coffee in front of him.

A few moments later, he reached for the cup. He took a sip, a crease forming on his brow.

"This coffee seems more bitter than usual," he said, looking up inquisitively. His eyes then fell on Yvonne.

"Why are you here?” he asked, his tone carrying a hint of sharpness.

Yvonne approached him directly, without hesitation. "Leif and Edmond filledin about the household staff and Jorge. I owe you an apology. I was wrong about you." Norton was momentarily stunned, then simply nodded. His reaction was notably reserved.

Was this his way of forgiving her, or was he still holding back? Fresh stories here galηovs"Do you still hold a grudge against me?" Yvonne asked.

"And what if I do?" Honestly, she hadn't thought about that. Could a grown man really be so petty? After a moment of thought, Yvonne suggested, "Would you liketo make another cup of coffee for you?" "Okay." Norton gave a short nod.

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Yvonne secretly rolled her eyes. Was he incapable of saying more than a few words at once? "I'll get it now." She wasted no tand returned in minutes with a fresh cup of coffee. But the moment Norton popped open the lid, he frowned slightly. "Still too bitter." Yvonne was at a loss for words.

On her third attempt, Norton barely even looked up. "Too sweeɛ” What ve on earth did he want, then? That was when it hit her-he was ridiculously hard to satisfy.

Whatever, she'd keep trying.

On her fourth attempt, she took her time, carefully adjusting the sugar to get the perfect taste.

But the second Norton took a sip, his brows furrowed. "The water wasn't ed.

evem bolted.

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