Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Chapter 26:

“Did you take any medicine?” Jeffrey asked innocently.

Without a word, Rachel responded by affectionately patting his head.

Jeffrey didn’t realize that some pain couldn’t be healed by pills, especially when it came to matters of the heart.

“You need to take your medicine just like I do. It’s important,” he urged earnestly.

Rachel smiled and nodded enthusiastically. “You’re absolutely right. You set a great example!”

Exiting the hospital, Rachel encountered Tracy.

Dressed in a hospital gown, Tracy appeared frail, yet her flushed cheeks suggested she was less ill than she appeared.

“Hold on,” Tracy called out to her.

“Is there anything I can do for you?” Rachel asked.

“We have to talk,” Tracy said bluntly.

“And what if I’m not interested?”

“You’ll want to hear this, I’m sure. You’re probably more eager than anyone to learn about Brian’s feelings towards me,” Tracy retorted, striking a nerve. They settled into seats at the hospital café.

“Rachel, correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t Brian propose to you on Christmas?”

Reluctantly, Rachel acknowledged the fact. “Yes, that’s right.”

“Do you realize the significance of that date?” Tracy asked with a smug air, then continued, “It’s my birthday. And it was also the day I got married to my ex-husband. I even shared our wedding on social media that day.”

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As Rachel absorbed the words, her complexion drained slowly.

She refused to accept what she heard.

But the harsh truth stung sharply, forcing her to face it.

Tracy’s grin grew broader. “You see, Brian’s proposal was merely a vindictive move against me. Face it, Rachel. He doesn’t truly love you. He’s merely burdened by guilt. Had I not been married then, his proposal would never have happened.”

reeling in silent agony. In that moment, she felt

cruel twist of

cherished turned out to be

How ironic.

let him go. He’ll

scornful laugh. “If you’re so sure,

I

by such an obvious excuse for trying

lack of shame is

insult.

Rachel noticed Brian

returned instantly. “Let’s put it

“Test what exactly?”

cup was abruptly

were cut short

exclaimed as he examined Tracy’s hand, his voice laden with a

she was

The coffee was just warm, really. No need

but stopped mid-sentence, visibly startled as he finally noticed Rachel. “Rachel,

couldn’t help but find the situation somewhat

had instantly noticed Tracy, but he seemed only just

hospital and just ran into her

“Is Jeffrey okay?”

better.” Rachel didn’t want to say more, eager to end

isn’t fully well; perhaps focus on her needs. I’m leaving now,” Rachel said, moving

on.” Brian caught her arm. “Why

“Sure.”

to follow what the doctor said and

“And cut out coffee or

her voice

and Brian then climbed into the car

broke the silence. “Rachel, can

“Talk about what?”

as her only friend,

take her frustrations out on him? It took Rachel a moment to grasp the implication of his

actually think that lowly of

her suddenly seemed like someone she didn’t

consider your actions more carefully in the

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