Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Chapter 36:

Rachel’s eyes widened, her voice brimming with genuine admiration. “Trey, you’re incredibly pretty!”

In that fleeting moment, she found herself struck by how similar he was to Jeffrey. The resemblance was uncanny: the same age, the same height, and a striking similarity in their features. If only life had treated Jeffrey more kindly, if illness hadn’t stolen his childhood, he could have blossomed into a confident, vibrant young man, just like Trey.

Trey, momentarily taken aback, scratched his head with an awkward grin. “That’s… unexpected. You’ve got me blushing here.”

Rachel’s thoughts drifted once again, momentarily lost in memories of Jeffrey. She stared at Trey, almost seeing only Jeffrey in him, a bittersweet ache in her chest.

“Wait a second,” Rachel suddenly exclaimed, her voice sharp with realization.

Trey stiffened, instinctively halting his movements. A flicker of uncertainty crossed his face.

With a slow, deliberate motion, Rachel reached out, her delicate fingers combing through his soft hair as the light from the sun danced around them. Her touch was as gentle as the softest breeze, tender and soothing.

“All set,” Rachel said, admiring her work. After a few careful adjustments, she smiled, satisfied. “This style suits you much better, don’t you think?”

Trey didn’t even glance at himself in the mirror, simply nodding enthusiastically. “If you say so, I’ll keep it this way from now on.”

Meanwhile, just outside the hospital room, Brian stood in the shadows, his expression cold and unreadable.

His voice was sharp as he addressed Ronald. “Find a way to get him out of here.”

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“Understood, sir,” Ronald responded quickly, sensing the tension in Brian’s tone.

Moments later, Trey’s phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen, then turned to Rachel with an apologetic smile. “There’s an urgent matter at the office. I need to head back.”

“Go ahead,” Rachel said with an encouraging smile. “Give it your best.”

won’t disappoint you,” Trey assured her before heading

lying asleep, an IV drip gently flowing into her arm. The soft beeping of the heart monitor was the only sound, a

of her vision blurred, and she thought she saw a figure standing nearby. His face, so familiar, lingered in her groggy mind. For a moment, she believed it was him. But as her thoughts sharpened, a sinking realization hit her—it couldn’t

But the air around her seemed thick with Brian’s presence—his warmth, his scent, and even the quiet

disbelief, Rachel closed her eyes tightly, willing the illusion to fade. But when she opened them again, Brian was

more, a voice broke through the

really not want to see

shock of realization through her. Her heart fluttered in her chest, and

full of something deeper. She hadn’t expected him to return,

his phone constantly buzzing, his attention divided between calls and emails. Even as

down, he

asked casually,

“It’s really sweet. Want to try?” She cut a fresh slice and held

usually calm eyes now smoldered with an intensity that sent a shiver through

really sweet?” he asked, his

delicious. I wouldn’t lie to you,” Rachel insisted, holding the slice closer, her eyes urging Brian to

distance between them, pulling her into his arms with a smooth, effortless motion. Her body pressed against his, his solid

softly, her voice full of sweetness, making Brian’s heart race a

chuckle rumbled from Brian, warm and low. “Did

her lips curling into a smile.

amusement clear in his eyes. “Feed

bathed the room, casting everything in a soft, golden glow that seemed to highlight the quiet intimacy between them. Their connection felt effortless, like two pieces of

savoring the apple, his gaze never leaving hers. When he

teasing, a faint smile tugging at the corners of

playful glint dancing in her eyes. “How can that be? It was sweet enough for me. Try this piece,”

however, leaned back slightly, shaking his head. “I’m fine. No

raised an eyebrow in mock disbelief. “Really? You’re not going to

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