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.”

Trey assured her before

he found Rachel lying asleep, an IV drip gently flowing into her arm. The soft

and she thought she saw a figure standing nearby. His face, so familiar, lingered in her groggy mind. For a moment,

woken from. But the air around her seemed thick with Brian’s presence—his

tightly, willing the illusion to fade.

several times, disbelieving, but when she closed her eyes once more, a

you really not want

fluttered in her chest, and she

her voice soft but full of something deeper. She hadn’t expected him to return, to linger in the space between them after everything that had

the afternoon, Brian had Ronald bring over his laptop and a stack of files. He was engrossed in work, his phone

his glass down, he noticed Rachel’s

he asked casually, “What

grin. “It’s really sweet. Want

slice, his focus shifting to her lips. His usually

really sweet?” he asked,

you,” Rachel insisted, holding the slice

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

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

rumbled from Brian, warm

lips curling into a smile. “Do you still want

smile widened, amusement clear in his

the apple to his lips. The fading sunlight bathed the room, casting everything in a soft, golden glow that seemed to highlight the quiet intimacy between them. Their connection felt effortless,

his gaze never leaving hers. When he finally finished, she leaned in, her eyes bright with curiosity. “Well? Was it

he replied, his voice teasing, a faint smile tugging at the corners

her eyes. “How can that be? It was sweet enough for me. Try this piece,” she said, picking out another slice, more carefully

however, leaned back slightly, shaking his head.

mock disbelief.

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