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.

however, their communication had broken

Ronald took over the

several suits, Ronald couldn’t satisfy Brian’s exacting

color, out of style, or came with mismatching

a fault

being dismissed for the sixth time, Ronald was leaving when

gloom, she asked, “What’s the matter? You

like or dislike Tracy, so after hesitating,

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

she had laid several fashion suggestions across

showing little emotion. “What brings

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

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

shifted suddenly to

His voice boomed toward the

in, all smiles. “Did

you’re perfect at dodging work. I gave you a simple

Ronald felt utterly misrepresented.

I thought I might choose something nice for you. Also, you might need a date for the event. I’d be delighted to join you if

finish,

severe look. “Enough looking. I’ve decided on the sky-blue suit Rachel bought.

proceeded with caution. “Should I bring

select it. She knows how to match them. Just take whatever she

right now,” Ronald replied, relieved.

Brian and Tracy were

face. She nibbled her lip, her voice tinged

you want

To be precise, ever since his argument with Rachel, he hadn’t

she wouldn’t have lasted five

withstood five

It’s not wise for you to be out and about. Take a few more days

dismissed her

face darkened with

anticipated her attempts to be

attentive, perhaps even overprotective, always at her side, caring for her day and night. Yet,

efforts, she couldn’t

left on a business