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 over the

several suits, Ronald couldn’t satisfy Brian’s

were either the wrong color, out of style, or came with mismatching

a fault with each

time, Ronald was leaving when

the matter? You seem upset. Is it something to

or dislike Tracy, so after hesitating,

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

several fashion suggestions

face showing little emotion. “What

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

at work. Look, I’ve even selected some outfits for you. What do you

shifted

voice boomed toward the

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

Ronald felt utterly misrepresented.

something nice for you. Also, you might need a date for the event. I’d

finish, Brian

“Enough looking. I’ve decided on the

proceeded with caution. “Should I bring

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

it right now,” Ronald replied, relieved. He exhaled deeply and

Brian and

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

you want to see

from the past few days. To be precise,

hadn’t reached out to him for five straight days. Previously, she wouldn’t have lasted five hours

she had withstood five days of silence, ignoring

wise for you to be out and about.

unexpectedly dismissed her suggestion

face darkened with

attempts to be met

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

she

left on