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.”

that left her reeling in silent agony. In that moment, she felt utterly defeated, stripped of

a cruel twist

cherished turned out to be nothing more than an act to spite

How ironic.

just let him go. He’ll naturally drift back to my

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

I thought I’d offer

by such an obvious excuse

of shame

laughed off the insult. “You can

up, Rachel noticed

put it

“Test what exactly?”

Rachel, the cup was abruptly jostled, spilling the hot coffee across

her words were cut short as a tall figure

a look,” Brian exclaimed as he examined Tracy’s hand, his voice laden with a level of concern that Rachel had never witnessed

she

No need to make a big

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

but find the situation

noticed Tracy, but he

in the hospital and just ran into her

“Is Jeffrey okay?”

Rachel didn’t want to say more, eager to end

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

her arm. “Why

“Sure.”

overheard Brian advising Tracy, “Remember to follow what the doctor said and stick

the table, “And cut out

Tracy responded, her voice dripping

climbed into the car together. The atmosphere

Brian broke the silence. “Rachel,

“Talk about what?”

her only friend, I felt obligated to be there. If you’re upset, I understand if you direct

to grasp the implication of his words. Did he really believe she had intentionally confronted

you actually think that lowly of

suddenly seemed like someone

move past this, but I expect you to consider your actions more carefully in