Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 35

Chapter 35:

Rachel had chosen a knee-length lace dress for the day, its delicate fabric enhancing the natural glow of her skin.

As Trey lifted her, the hem of her dress slid up slightly, revealing more of her legs.

The way Brian stared at Trey could have burned through steel.

“Does no one work anymore?” he snapped, his voice sharp enough to send a chill down the spine.

Trey, however, paid him no mind.

His only concern was Rachel as he carried her and flagged down a cab to rush her to the hospital.

Brian’s fists tightened as he shot a cold glance at Ronald. “Bring the car around. Follow them!”

“Understood.” Ronald sprang into action without delay.

About an hour later, Rachel was placed in a hospital bed, her body still weak from exhaustion.

The moment she stirred awake, the first thing she saw was the harsh white glow of the hospital ceiling, making her squint.

“Where am I?” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, as she lifted a shaky hand to her forehead.

Trey’s face lit up when he saw her stir. “You’re awake! You had me worried.”

“Trey? Did you bring me here?”

“Yes. Just focus on resting. Are you hungry? I can get you something to eat.”

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“That would be great. Thanks, Trey.”

“Don’t mention it. Looking after you is the least I can do.”

The moment he stepped out, Brian walked in.

Rachel blinked in surprise. She hadn’t expected him to be here.

Without saying a word, he dragged a chair closer and took a seat beside her bed.

Neither of them said a word, and the silence felt unusually heavy.

It wasn’t until a nurse walked in and called out, “Rachel Marsh, time to check your temperature,” that the stillness was broken.

hand for the thermometer, but Brian got to it first.

him, slightly

cleared his throat. “Move

tensed, wrapping her

reached out and carefully

instantly, shaking her head

not, this needs to be done. How else will they treat you?” Brian’s expression remained

never said I wouldn’t do it. It’s just really

so because it was cold? Brian’s

he picked up the thermometer and rubbed it between his hands, careful not to touch

was warm enough, he gently placed

watched in shock, blinking rapidly, unsure if she was

the thermometer for her? It was completely

asked, noticing her

She averted her

her

wonder she

think you’re being a little reckless? You were burning up with a fever, and

already lightheaded from the fever, felt even worse

you didn’t take me to

Ronald to

I didn’t want him to take me,”

her flushed face, Brian sighed. There was no point in arguing with someone who was

being unreasonable,” he

being a little

just this once, she wanted to feel like she still mattered to

me,” he said, unable to stay mad when she looked so

something in him soften, though he refused to acknowledge

he wondered. It had to be just habit. She was,

with

picked it up. Trey had sent her a

whatever looks good to

through and selected

replying, she glanced

coming back soon.

mere mention of Trey’s name put Brian in a

intern?” he asked, his voice carrying an

“Yes, that’s him.”

pretty invested

It’s nothing out of the

of the ordinary?” Brian highly doubted

was anything but