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She just nodded, her mind a mess once more. There was a twhen she had dreamed of going to the movies
with him, whispering in the dark, discussing the plot in the middle of a packed theater. But now, watching alone
didn’t seem so bad.
As the screen flickered, she pulled her phone out of her purse.
Norton had sent her a message: “I have to go. Something cup at the office.” She scoffed. They both knew it
wasn't the office that needed his attention, but Shelly.
Yvonne put her phone away and focused back on the movie.
The film ended shortly after, and when she stepped out of the theater, Leif was already waiting at the door.
“Mr. Burke askedto take you hwhile he deals with something back at the company.”
“All right, and don’t forget to review my resume.” Yvonne didn’t press for details. If Norton still somehow
remembered to look after her while he was entangled with another woman, then that made him a “good”
enough husband in her book.
On their way home, she received a call from Edmond. “Hello, Yvonne. How was your day? Did you have a good
time?”
“I did! But Norton is busy with work. You don’t have to keep asking him to spend twith me. A businessman
should focus on his career.”
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“He can’t be so busy that he would neglect his own wife!”
“Oh, don’t worry about us. Norton and | will cand visit you in a couple of days.”
She chatted with Edmond for a while before hanging up.
Yvonne arrived to an empty villa; Norton was still outside.
Outside, the city was alive with bright, neon lights. She stood by the window and watched the night scene for a
few moments before heading to bed. In the end, she believed eating and sleeping well were what mattered
most.
When Norton finally got home, he was greeted by the sight of Yvonne's peaceful, sleeping face. Moonlight
streamed through the window, casting a dim glow over her features.
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