NovelOnlineChapter 959: Noticing her silence, Norton assumed his words had coff too harshly and perhaps intimidated her. Trying to soften the tension, he added, "Considering you're my wife, I'll help out as long as you ask. Don't hesitate to beg if you need something." The word "beg" lingered in the air, and Yvonne couldn't help but bristle at the suggestion. She despised the idea of pleading for anything, especially from him. To her, the notion of humbling herself before him felt suffocating. It made her feel small, stripped of her dignity. If it weren't for the crushing weight of her family's debt, she thought, she could have held her head high-she wouldn't have to walk on eggshells, constantly trying to appease him. But the reality of their situation left her with no choice but to swallow her pride again and again, suppressing her desires to maintain a semblance of peace.
Yvonne turned her gaze toward the window, her thoughts distant, as she tried to block out the tension. Noticing her avoidance, Norton closed his eyes and reclined into his seat, the stillness of the moment settling between them.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe car moved steadily down the road, but Yvonne remained lost in thoughts of her new job. She barely noticed the passing streets, her mind consumed by the challenges ahead.
When the car finally stopped, Norton's voice broke through her reverie. "We're here. Get out." Startled, Yvonne realized they had arrived. She nodded, unbuckling her seatbelt, and opened the door to step out.
When her gaze landed on the restaurant in front of her, confusion clouded her face. "Why are we at a restaurant? I thought we were heading home?" "It's a new spot. I heard the food's great and they've got all my favorites." Norton walked in with one hand tucked into his pocket, his posture loose and self-assured.
Yvonne followed, her lips pressed into a thin line. She had almost convinced herself he was being thoughtful for once-but clearly, that was wishful thinking. She'd assumed the dinner invite was his way of appreciating her after a long, draining day.
It turned out she'd read too much into it. Whatever kindness he offered was never meant for her.
Still, a good meal was a good meal, and she wasn't about to pass it up. After working all day, she was starving and needed the energy. But in the middle of the meal, her mood crashed the second she saw Shelly walk into the restaurant.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYvonne paused and fixed Norton with a deliberate look.
He blinked, clearly puzzled by her sudden pause.
Yvonne raised her brow again, this m ttilting her head toward the approaching woman.
Norton finally caught on. He took a slow sip of wine and offered a single word inverty. Coincidence." No more than that. Barely even a defense.
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