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

Ronald took

several suits, Ronald

the wrong color, out of

found a fault with each

dismissed for the sixth time, Ronald was leaving when Tracy walked

asked, “What’s the matter? You

Tracy, so after hesitating, he told

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

laid several fashion

glanced up, his face showing little emotion. “What brings

cold, he added

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

shifted suddenly

His voice boomed toward

in, all smiles. “Did

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

Ronald felt utterly misrepresented.

himself, Tracy 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 to join you

could finish, Brian

I’ve decided on the sky-blue

proceeded with

it. She knows how to

now,” Ronald replied, relieved. He exhaled deeply

the office, Brian and Tracy were

fell over Tracy’s face. She nibbled her lip, her voice

want to see

days. To be precise, ever

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

now, she had withstood five days of silence,

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

dismissed her

face darkened with

attempts to

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

she couldn’t keep

on a