Requiem of a Broken Heart

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.”

left her reeling in silent

cruel twist

she had cherished turned out to be nothing more

How ironic.

let him go. He’ll naturally drift

managed a scornful laugh. “If you’re so sure, why even bother

him back to my side, but I thought

obvious excuse for trying to steal someone else’s

of shame

insult.

up, Rachel noticed Brian

instantly. “Let’s put it to a test,

“Test what exactly?”

passed her coffee to Rachel, the cup was abruptly

started, but her words were cut short

Let me have a look,” Brian exclaimed as he examined Tracy’s hand, his voice laden with a level of concern that Rachel

knew she was

was just warm, really. No need to make a

you’re…” Brian started to say but stopped mid-sentence, visibly startled as he finally noticed Rachel. “Rachel, what are

help but find the

had instantly noticed Tracy, but he

Jeffrey in the hospital and just ran into her by chance,” Rachel

“Is Jeffrey okay?”

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

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

caught her arm.

“Sure.”

advising Tracy, “Remember to follow what the doctor said and stick to light meals for a

then added, looking at the table, “And cut out coffee or

Tracy responded, her voice dripping with

and Brian then climbed into the car together.

broke the silence.

“Talk about what?”

poor health and my role as her only friend, I felt obligated to be there. If you’re upset, I understand if you direct it

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

you actually think that lowly of

her suddenly seemed like someone she

willing to move past this, but I expect you to consider your