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.

been looking exhausted lately. You’ve lost quite a bit of weight. Brian, you’re really not doing your job

in silence, her fists clenching beneath the table. She had tried so hard to earn

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

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

grabbed his car keys. “Let’s

walk away together, unable to find her

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.

check and met Debby’s gaze

came, she

upstairs to rest now.” With that, Rachel turned

her retreating figure, her face dark

favoritism. One day, I’ll make sure

no matter how

hadn’t returned. She had called him once in that time, but instead of Brian, it was Tracy who

late. My stomach wasn’t feeling well,

and quietly ended

night, Brian

in sight, Rachel had breakfast

Carol naturally asked,

an urgent matter at the company, so he went back

Carol

have feelings for Tracy for a time. I never thought they were a good match. Then Tracy went abroad, got married, and Brian

was so touched that, for a moment, words escaped

Rachel headed straight to

expected—he

moment he saw her, his whole face lit up with

“Did you have breakfast?”

I—I saw Brian.” Rachel

the most outspoken person, but he had seen Brian enough times to know he wouldn’t mistake him

did you see

a

immediately went

had been here, with Tracy again. As expected, whenever Tracy was involved,

I need to make

hallway, Rachel hesitated for a long time before finally

of gastritis last night, so I brought her to