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

arm. The soft beeping of the heart monitor

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

hadn’t fully woken from. But the air around her seemed thick with Brian’s

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

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

you really not want to

unmistakably Brian’s, sent a shock of realization through her. Her heart fluttered in her

soft but full of something deeper. She hadn’t expected him to return, to linger in the space between

stack of files. He was engrossed in work, his phone constantly buzzing, his attention divided between calls and emails. Even as he sipped water between conversations,

down, he noticed Rachel’s cheeks

casually, “What

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

lips. His usually calm eyes now smoldered with an intensity that

he asked, his voice low

delicious. I wouldn’t lie to you,” Rachel insisted,

word, 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 as her head lightly bumped into his chest. The unexpected closeness

full of sweetness, making Brian’s heart race

from Brian, warm and low. “Did I hurt

little,” she replied, her lips curling into a smile. “Do you still want

smile widened, amusement clear

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 the quiet intimacy between them. Their connection felt effortless, like two pieces of a puzzle finally falling

hers. When he finally finished, she leaned in,

a faint smile tugging at

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

slightly, shaking his head. “I’m fine. No more

mock disbelief. “Really? You’re

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