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

took over the

several suits, Ronald

color, out of

fault

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

You seem upset. Is

particularly like or dislike Tracy, so after hesitating, he told

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

she had laid several fashion suggestions across Brian’s

his face showing little emotion. “What

too cold, he added with

twirl, Tracy said, “Much better, actually, and I’m back at work. Look, I’ve even selected some outfits

mood shifted suddenly

boomed

in, all smiles. “Did you

expression remained cold as he scattered 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

Ronald felt utterly misrepresented.

“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 if you’d

finish,

looking. I’ve decided on the sky-blue suit Rachel bought. It’s

to avoid further mistakes, proceeded with

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

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

office, Brian and Tracy were

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

want to see

Brian replied, his mood sour 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 without trying to make amends, typically

withstood five

“You’re still recovering. It’s not wise for you to be out and about. Take a few

dismissed her suggestion

face darkened with

anticipated her attempts

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

her efforts, she couldn’t

on a