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.

communication had broken

Ronald took

Ronald couldn’t satisfy Brian’s exacting

color, out of style, or came with

found a fault

the sixth time, Ronald

matter? You seem upset. Is it something to

dislike Tracy, so after hesitating,

thought it was something urgent. It’s fine,

minutes, she had laid several fashion suggestions across Brian’s

his face showing

cold, he added with concern, “Are you

back at work.

mood shifted

voice boomed

all smiles. “Did you

“Seems like you’re perfect at dodging work. I gave you a simple job, and you pass it off to her

Ronald felt utterly misrepresented.

intervened. “Brian, there’s been a misunderstanding. I offered to help. I thought I might choose something nice for you. Also, you might need a date for the event. I’d be delighted

finish,

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

mistakes, proceeded with caution. “Should

knows how to match them. Just take whatever

now,” Ronald replied, relieved. He

Brian and Tracy

Tracy’s face. She nibbled her lip, her voice tinged with

you want to see

from the past few days. To be precise, ever since his argument with

resilient than he had anticipated. She hadn’t reached out to him for five straight days. Previously, she wouldn’t have lasted five hours without trying to make amends, typically by bringing him his favorite items to win

she had withstood five

It’s not wise for you to be out and about. Take

dismissed her suggestion

darkened with

her attempts to be

overprotective, always at her side,

her efforts, she couldn’t keep

left on a business