Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 919:

Edmond was waiting at the door, anticipating their return. The sight of them, walking together with such apparent affection, warmed his heart. “Yvonne!” he called with a smile.

Yvonne detached herself from Norton, eagerly running over to Edmond’s side. The shift left Norton feeling strangely unmoored. He glanced at his empty arm and, with a quiet sigh, quickly closed the distance between them.

As they moved, Yvonne pushed Edmond’s wheelchair while Norton walked alongside them, his mind drifting elsewhere.

Seeing them together, Edmond couldn’t help but reflect on the passage of time, recalling a visit to an old friend who had been playing with his grandson. He smiled and then spoke softly. “Yvonne, when do you and Norton plan on having children? I’m getting old, and I worry I won’t live long enough to see a grandchild…”

“Don’t talk like that! You’ll live a long life, I’m sure of it,” Yvonne replied, smiling reassuringly, her words wrapped in sweetness. “Besides, Norton’s a man focused on his career. When the time is right, I’ll make sure we have a family. But I’ve been home for so long, I’m feeling disconnected from the world. I’ve been thinking it might be time for me to find a job, too.”

Yvonne quickly steered the conversation elsewhere, expertly shifting Edmond’s attention to a new subject. But beneath the surface, the truth was far different. She and Norton didn’t even share a bed; how could they start a family?

Upon hearing Yvonne’s words, Norton couldn’t help but release a sharp, humorless snort. He knew exactly what was happening—she was a master at deflecting blame. Moments ago, she had promised to satisfy him, and now, without hesitation, she was shifting all the responsibility onto his shoulders.

Edmond, noticing Yvonne’s calculated shift in focus, wisely decided not to press the matter further. Instead, he turned to her with a smile and asked, “Yvonne, what is it that you want to do? Is there something you’re interested in? If you need my help, don’t hesitate to ask. Just don’t push yourself too hard.”

Yvonne gently pushed Edmond’s wheelchair into the living room and then took a seat on the sofa, her face lighting up with a bright, carefree smile. “If I ever need anything, you’ll be the first to know! But for now, all I want is for you to be happy and healthy every single day.”

Norton, seated beside her, absentmindedly took her hand, his touch warm and casual. The sudden proximity of his hand caused her heart to flutter with unease. She fought to keep her composure, ignoring the quiet tension creeping in.

As Norton absentmindedly toyed with her hand, he glanced up at Edmond with a reassuring smile. “Grandpa, don’t worry about us. You’ll have many more years to enjoy life. For now, your health is the most important.”

𝖁𝖎𝖊𝖜 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖖𝖚𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖙𝖞 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉: g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽ⅽ𝗈𝗺

Yvonne was surprised by Norton’s unusual consideration.

Edmond, observing the closeness between the two, nodded approvingly. He pointed a finger at Norton with a chuckle. “You’ve always been decisive, haven’t you? Very well, I won’t press any further. As long as you two are happy, that’s all I care about.”

Norton released Yvonne’s hand and reached for the chess set on the table. “Shall we play a game?”

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