Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 553:

In no time, he was standing in front of her.

“I’ll handle it.” He took one look at Jeffrey before moving quickly and efficiently.

Watching how fast he moved, Yvonne grew concerned.

“Careful, don’t be rough.”

“Got it.”

Once the bandage was secure, Yvonne checked again.

“Does anything else hurt? Are you feeling okay?”

“No, I’m fine.”

“Jeffrey, listen. You don’t have to be scared. We’ll figure something out. But you can’t do anything reckless again. If Rachel knew what happened today, she’d be devastated.”

Guilt crept into Jeffrey’s heart, and he looked at her anxiously.

“You won’t tell her, right?”

“I gave you my word, and I’ll keep it. But you have to promise me something too—take care of yourself. Don’t let this happen again. Jeffrey, you mean everything to Rachel. If something happened to you, she wouldn’t be able to bear it. Do you understand?”

Jeffrey’s face paled, her words hitting him hard.

“I’m sorry. I was too selfish… I let Rachel down. I just thought I would never be a burden if I were gone. I never stopped to think that maybe she couldn’t bear it.”

His voice broke, and tears poured down his face. He could barely get the words out.

Yvonne placed a comforting hand on his shoulder and said,

“What matters is that you understand now. Just promise me—you won’t do this again. You’re the reason Rachel keeps going. That’s why you have to take good care of yourself.”

I∆†€$† ¢♄₳þŧëяŞ ¡η gałnøνεlŞ.cø₥

Jeffrey nodded, wiping his tears.

“I won’t forget what you said. I’ll handle the rest. You don’t have to stress about it.”

“Got it.”

As they stepped out of the police station, Yvonne shot Norton a grateful look.

“Thanks, I owe you.”

“Oh? And how exactly do you plan to pay me back?”

Yvonne paused, then grinned.

“Next time you and Shelly sneak out for a date, I’ll cover for you with your grandpa. Fair deal?”

Norton clenched his jaw.noveldrama

“Seriously? That’s how you pay me back?”

Without another word, he strode off, not bothering to wait for her.

Yvonne blinked, watching him walk away. Was he really upset over that? Maybe once wasn’t enough for him? Did he want something more?

With that thought, she hurried to catch up.

“Alright, three times. That’s my final offer. I’m already being generous here.”

Norton didn’t even glance at her, making her feel slightly awkward.

.

.

.