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.”

Rachel, each one a precise strike that left her reeling in silent agony. In that moment, she felt utterly defeated, stripped of her power

a cruel twist of

out to be nothing more than an act to spite another

How ironic.

He’ll

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

back to my side, but I thought I’d offer you a graceful

by such an obvious excuse for trying

lack of shame is

insult.

Rachel

“Let’s put it to

“Test what exactly?”

passed her coffee to Rachel, the cup was abruptly jostled, spilling the hot coffee across

but her words were cut short as

need to be more careful. Let me have a look,” Brian exclaimed as he examined Tracy’s hand, his voice laden with a

she was

The coffee was just warm, really. No need

started to say but stopped mid-sentence, visibly startled as he finally noticed Rachel. “Rachel, what

help but find the situation somewhat

noticed Tracy, but he seemed only just to have seen

visit Jeffrey in the hospital and just

“Is Jeffrey okay?”

Rachel didn’t want to say more, eager to

perhaps focus on her needs. I’m leaving

her arm. “Why don’t we

“Sure.”

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

looking at the table, “And cut out coffee or

Tracy responded, her

car

through the journey, Brian broke the silence. “Rachel, can

“Talk about what?”

poor health and my role as her only friend, I felt obligated to be there.

her frustrations out on him? It took Rachel a moment to grasp

actually think that lowly of

beside her suddenly seemed like someone she didn’t

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