Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 16

Chapter 16:

“Nothing,” Rachel replied, her voice cold.

Tracy, having been dismissed curtly twice already, looked visibly annoyed.

However, she quickly masked her irritation with a cheerful grin and leaned forward. “Rachel, it seems Brian hasn’t been coming home at night lately, has he?”

A knot formed in Rachel’s chest.

Yet, her exterior remained cold as she retorted, “That’s none of your concern.”

With those words, she entered the elevator and desperately hit the button to close the doors, leaving Tracy standing alone outside.

Outside, Tracy seethed with rage, struggling to maintain her composure, powerless to respond.

Once inside her office, Rachel allowed her stoic facade to fall.

It seemed to her that Brian’s impatience was becoming blatant. He had moved in with Tracy right after she left. His actions were more desperate than she had anticipated.

If that wasn’t the truth, why would Tracy know he hadn’t been home for five days?

Rachel pondered this until the only logical conclusion surfaced.

“Ms. Marsh, here’s your coffee!” Samira interrupted her thoughts, entering with a cup of coffee.

As Rachel reached for it, she accidentally spilled the hot coffee on herself. The pain from the scalding coffee was immediate.

Samira reacted quickly, grabbing her arm. “Let’s run your hand under water.”

In a daze, Rachel followed her to the restroom, where she ran her hand under the tap, the cold water easing the burn. Her mind wandered, picturing Brian with Tracy.

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The more she dwelled on it, the more her mind ached.

It seemed relentless work was the only thing that could numb the pain in her heart.

That night, Brian was scheduled to appear at a charity gala.

Before, Rachel would have been the one to choose his attire for these events.

their communication had broken

took over

suits, Ronald

were either the wrong color, out of style, or

a fault with

being dismissed for the sixth time, Ronald was

she asked, “What’s the matter? You seem upset. Is it something to

didn’t particularly like or dislike Tracy, so after hesitating, he

a smile, “I thought it was something urgent. It’s fine, I’ll handle

minutes, she had laid several fashion

up, his face showing little

tone was too cold, he added with concern, “Are

and I’m back at work. Look, I’ve even selected some outfits for you.

shifted suddenly

boomed toward

hurried in, all smiles. “Did you

the photos at Ronald’s feet. “Seems like you’re perfect at dodging work. I gave you a simple job, and you pass it off to her just like that? She’s barely recovered, and you burden her

Ronald felt utterly misrepresented.

help. I thought I might choose something nice for you.

she could finish,

with a severe look. “Enough looking. I’ve decided on the sky-blue suit Rachel bought. It’s at

mistakes, proceeded with caution.

She knows how to match them.

Ronald replied, relieved. He exhaled deeply

and

over Tracy’s face. She nibbled her

want to see

past few days. To be precise, ever since his argument with Rachel, he

out to him for five straight days. Previously, she wouldn’t

now, she had withstood five days of silence,

your date tonight…” Tracy attempted to broach the subject once more. “You’re still recovering. It’s not wise for you to be

unexpectedly dismissed her

face darkened with

had not anticipated her attempts

had hoped he would be exceedingly attentive, perhaps even overprotective, always at her side, caring for her

she

left on a