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.”

disappoint you,” Trey assured her before heading

The soft beeping of the heart monitor was the only sound, a

she saw a figure standing nearby. His face, so familiar, lingered in her groggy mind. For a moment, she believed it was him. But

be a dream, a lingering fantasy she hadn’t fully woken from. But the air around her seemed thick with Brian’s presence—his

of disbelief, Rachel closed her eyes tightly, willing the illusion to fade. But when she

more, a voice broke through the stillness of the room, laced with quiet

you really not want

fluttered in

something deeper. She hadn’t expected him to return, to linger in the space between them after everything

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

his glass down, he noticed Rachel’s cheeks

he asked casually, “What are you

offering him a playful grin. “It’s really sweet. Want to try?” She cut a fresh

her lips. His usually calm eyes now smoldered

he asked, his voice low and

you,” Rachel insisted, holding the slice

against his, his solid frame

full of sweetness, making Brian’s heart race a

deep chuckle rumbled from Brian, warm and low. “Did I

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

smile widened, amusement clear

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

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

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

eyes. “How can that be? It was sweet enough for me. Try this piece,” she said, picking out another slice, more carefully chosen than the last. She extended it toward him with a soft

shaking his head. “I’m fine. No more for

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

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