Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Chapter 9:

Rachel found Brian’s words unbelievable.

In his mind, was it all on her? And she was the unreasonable one?

“I’m exhausted. I just want to rest,” Rachel said, withdrawing her hand and making her way upstairs.

After a shower, she had barely climbed into bed when she found herself enveloped in warmth.

Brian had pulled her into his arms, holding her securely against him.

She resisted, twisting slightly, but the more she struggled, the firmer his grip became.

His breath fanned against her neck, his presence pressing in on her like an invisible weight.

After several rounds of futile resistance, she was too drained to fight.

She shut her eyes, surrendering to exhaustion.

Fortunately, Brian seemed to have some sense and didn’t take things any further—just held her, unmoving.

Just as she hovered on the edge of sleep, she felt the faintest brush against her earlobe.

His voice, low and smooth, broke the silence. “About today… I’ll apologize on Tracy’s behalf.”

The words sent a jolt through Rachel, stiffening every muscle in her body.

It was as if her heart had been plunged into ice water.

Cold. Numbing.

He was apologizing for Tracy? When had he ever been the type to lower himself for someone else?

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Without turning to look at him, she let out a cold, mocking laugh. “Apologizing? As Tracy’s boyfriend? Or as my fiancé?”

Brian caught her hand, his tone steady. “Rachel, I just don’t want the two of you to be enemies.”

“Is that so?” she said, her voice devoid of warmth.

She was too drained to argue, too tired to hear Tracy’s name one more time.

So, in the end, she simply let out a hollow chuckle and said, “Since you’re apologizing on her behalf, how could I possibly hold a grudge? Fine. I forgive her.”

“I don’t want you to just say

hesitate. “I’m sorry to disappoint you, but that’s not

His expression darkened instantly.

in the room thickened, pressing down like an unseen force. Rachel knew one thing for certain—on a night like this, sharing

sat up and moved

going?”

room. I just want to get

furrowed. “You can’t spend one

could react, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her back onto the bed. “You’re staying here.

Rachel refused to comply.

him, but she wasn’t one to surrender without a fight. “Brian, let go of me!” She struggled against his grip, fury lacing her words. “You

only

she found herself pinned

voice dangerously low. “What

away, her heartbeat unsteady.

dim light, he studied

thought her softness, her quiet obedience, was

found himself captivated in

was husky as he leaned in, his lips mere

suddenly—Rachel flinched,

Brian

“It’s nothing.”

hardened. “Tell me the

a sharp click, the bedside

tight, his fingers tracing

her heart aching at the

gaze narrowed. “Was

before giving the faintest

muttered

it?” She had already been

him, she was just a foolish, naive woman. Meanwhile, Tracy was the one who was flawless in

was standing right in front of you. Why didn’t you say anything?” Brian’s voice carried a thread

difference would it have made? So Ronald

that had been

A second

word, he turned and walked

there, staring at the empty space he left behind, a dull

again.

came flooding back—the early days of their relationship, when a junior had clung to Brian, her words honeyed and sweet. He hadn’t pushed her away. He hadn’t

felt so wronged back then, tears spilling

had twisted in pain from her period

wind, Brian had walked away without

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