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

asleep, an IV drip gently flowing into her arm. The soft beeping of

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 be

fantasy she hadn’t fully woken from. But the air around her seemed thick with

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

she closed her eyes once more, a voice

not want to

fluttered

expected him to return, to

He was engrossed in work, his

his glass down, he noticed

he asked casually, “What are you

Want to try?” She cut a fresh slice and held

His usually calm eyes now smoldered with an intensity that sent

he asked, his voice low and

it’s delicious. I wouldn’t lie to you,” Rachel insisted, holding the slice

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

voice full of

chuckle rumbled from Brian, warm and low.

into a smile. “Do you still want

amusement clear in

as she gently held the apple to his lips. The fading sunlight bathed the room, casting everything in a soft, golden glow that seemed to highlight

apple, his gaze never leaving hers. When he finally

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

that be? It was sweet enough for me. Try this piece,” she said,

his head.

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

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