Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 25

Chapter 25:

Carol couldn’t help but smile to herself when she noticed Rachel speaking up for Brian.

She turned to him and said, “See that? Your fiancée really cares about you. You’d better treat her right, Brian. A man who doesn’t cherish his wife will only end up regretting it.”

Brian, standing off to the side, nodded repeatedly without a word.

The conversation continued for a while, and before long, it was time for dinner. With his grandfather and father absent due to other commitments, only four sat at the table.

Yet, five sets of utensils had been placed.

Just as they were about to begin their meal, Debby suddenly spoke up. “Hold on a moment—we have another guest joining us.”

The moment she finished, a crisp, pleasant voice filled the room. “Carol, Debby, I’m so sorry I’m late!”

Tracy walked into the living room, arms full of gift boxes, her smile bright and cheerful.

“You’re not late. You arrived just in time,” Debby responded warmly, stepping forward and taking Tracy’s hand with an eagerness that resembled a mother welcoming her own daughter.

Carol hesitated, then turned to a servant to get her reading glasses. Once she put them on and took a closer look, recognition flickered across her face.

“Oh! Tracy! When did you get back?”

Tracy immediately stepped closer, her smile dazzling. “I’ve been back for a little while. I’m so sorry for not visiting you and Debby sooner—work has been keeping me busy.”

“You young ones are always caught up in your careers. That’s understandable.

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By the way, did you return with your husband this time?” asked Carol.

Tracy’s expression stiffened for a brief moment.

Before she could find the right words to respond, Brian stepped in at just the right moment. “Grandma, let’s eat first.”

“Oh, alright. We can talk over dinner.”

Throughout the meal, Tracy animatedly shared stories about her experiences abroad, which Carol listened to with great interest.

quite a bit of weight. Brian, you’re really not doing your job as a fiancé. How exactly are you taking care of

hard to earn Carol’s

chatting with Debby. It wasn’t until ten o’clock that she finally rose to her feet. “Debby, it’s getting late.

stop her. “It’s already so late. Let Brian

grabbed his car

together,

voice sliced through the air. “Rachel, I don’t need to spell it out for you to understand Tracy’s place in Brian’s life. All these years, the person he’s cared about most has always been her. Honestly, if you walk away now, it’ll be easier on everyone. If

check and met Debby’s gaze with calm indifference.

that day ever came, she wouldn’t

I’m feeling a bit tired. I’ll head upstairs to rest

retreating figure, her

Carol’s favoritism. One day, I’ll make sure

a long shower before settling into bed, but no matter how she shifted under the covers, sleep refused

had passed since Brian left to take Tracy home, yet he still hadn’t returned. She had called him once in that time, but instead of Brian, it was

be back a little late. My stomach wasn’t feeling well, so he went to get

said nothing and

Brian never

morning, with Debby nowhere in sight, Rachel had breakfast with

Carol

at the company, so he went back to handle

they ate, Carol casually brought

a good match. Then Tracy went abroad, got married, and Brian met you. I believe this is just how fate works. Don’t worry. To me, you’re the

that, for a moment, words escaped

house, Rachel headed straight to the

better than expected—he was

he saw her, his

“Did you have breakfast?”

and I—I saw Brian.”

outspoken person, but he had seen Brian enough

you see

a

immediately went to

night—he had been here, with Tracy again. As expected, whenever Tracy

need to make

for a long time before finally

“Rachel, Tracy had a sudden bout of gastritis last