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

into her arm. The soft beeping of the heart monitor was the only sound, a quiet rhythm

in her groggy mind. For a moment, she believed it was him. But as her thoughts sharpened, a

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

her eyes tightly, willing the illusion to fade. But when she opened them

once more, a voice broke through the stillness of the room,

really not want

a shock of realization through her. Her heart fluttered in her chest, and she instinctively reached out, her fingers finding

don’t,” she murmured, her voice soft but full of something deeper. She hadn’t expected him to

Ronald bring over his laptop and a stack of files. He was engrossed in work, his phone constantly buzzing, his attention divided between calls and emails. Even as he sipped

he set his glass down, he noticed Rachel’s cheeks slightly puffed

asked casually, “What are

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

apple slice, his focus shifting to her lips. His usually calm eyes now smoldered with an

he asked, his

you,” Rachel insisted, holding the slice closer, her

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

Rachel murmured softly, her voice full of sweetness,

Brian, warm and low. “Did

replied, her lips curling into a smile. “Do

amusement clear in his eyes. “Feed

the room, casting everything in a soft,

savoring the apple, his gaze never leaving hers. When he finally finished, she leaned in, her eyes bright with

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

me. Try this piece,” she said, picking out another slice, more carefully chosen than the last.

slightly, shaking his

mock disbelief. “Really?

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