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

room, he found Rachel lying asleep, an IV drip gently flowing into her arm. The soft beeping of the heart monitor was the

a figure standing nearby. His face, so familiar, lingered in her groggy mind.

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

a sudden jolt of disbelief, Rachel closed her eyes tightly, willing the illusion to fade. But when she opened them

more, a voice broke

do you really not want

heart fluttered in her chest, and she instinctively

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

of files. He was engrossed in work, his phone constantly buzzing, his attention divided between

he noticed Rachel’s cheeks slightly puffed

casually, “What are

she replied, offering him a playful grin. “It’s really sweet. Want to try?” She

to her lips. His usually

asked, his voice low

lie to you,” Rachel insisted, holding the slice closer, her eyes urging Brian to

his arms with a smooth, effortless motion. Her body pressed against his, his solid frame anchoring her as her head lightly bumped into his chest. The unexpected closeness left her a little breathless, a

now,” Rachel murmured softly, her voice full of sweetness, making

deep chuckle rumbled from Brian, warm and low.

a little,” she replied, her lips curling into a

widened, amusement clear in

lips. The fading sunlight bathed the room, casting everything in a soft, golden glow

leaving hers. When he finally finished, she leaned in, her eyes bright with curiosity. “Well?

voice teasing, a faint smile tugging at the corners of

“How can that be? It was sweet enough for me. Try this piece,”

shaking his head. “I’m

disbelief. “Really? You’re not going

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