NovelBookChapter 692: Jeffrey was now resting here, gone forever. She would never hear his voice or see his smile again-only memories remained.
"Jeffrey, I chose this place for you. You always loved the sunshine and quiet, so I think you'd like it here. But for your tombstone, I want to wait until your sister wakes up. I think you'd want her to carve it herself, right? But you'll have to wait a bit-maybe a year or two. She still needs tto recover, so I lied to her. I told her you're getting treated abroad and need two or three years of medical care. When she's strong enough, I'll tell her the truth and bring her here to see you. Jeffrey, I'm so sorry. If you need to blsomeone, blme, not her, okay? Until then, I'll come..." "In her place. I'll visit you on your birthday, on the days that matter, and just to talk. You won't be alone." Yvonne's voice broke, and soon, she couldn't even speak-only soft sobs escaped her lips.
She clung to the tombstone, crying for a long time, until her eyes were puffy and sore. Eventually, she loosened her grip.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe setting sun was a little too bright, and for a moment, she had to shut her eyes.
When she looked up again, Norton was standing next to her.
Yvonne blinked in surprise. “What are you doing here?" Her heart started to race. Everything about Rachel had been handled in a rush. Brian had been so lost in his grief that he hadn't questioned anything. The moment the doctor said Rachel was gone, he collapsed, never once suspecting a thing.
Your hub for updates: gVlnovlsBut Norton was different. He was sharp and observant. If anyone could notice something off, it was him—and that worried her.
Even so, she kept her expression calm.
To her surprise, Norton crouched beside her and said gently, "Rachel was your best friend. Losing her must be devastating for you, so I thought I'd stay and keep you company." Yvonne brushed away her tears, her face turning stoic. "No need." "You haven't slept well for days. It's taking a toll. Chand rest." "No need, I said!" Yvonne walked forward determinedly, paying no heed to Norton's presence.
Nevertheless, Norton quickly closed the gap between them.
Silently, the two proceeded, one trailing the other, until Yvonne's controlled anger could be contained no more.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Norton Burke, enough already! Didn't I say stop following me? I can manage by myself."
Norton ignored her plea this time.
Advancing swiftly, he bent down and lifted her into his arms. "Can't you hear? I said putdown!"
"Letdown!" Yvonne's glare om intensified as she clenched her teeth.
Norton acted as if he couldn't hear her, giving no reply. The content is on E.com! Read novelenglish.net!
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