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

drip gently flowing into her arm. The soft beeping of the heart monitor was the only sound, a quiet rhythm that seemed to

the edges of her vision blurred, and she thought she saw a figure standing nearby. His face, so familiar, lingered in her groggy mind. For

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

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

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

really not want to

through her. Her heart fluttered in

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

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

down, he noticed

he asked casually,

playful grin. “It’s really sweet. Want to try?” She cut a fresh slice and held it

focus shifting to her lips. His usually calm eyes now

really sweet?” he asked,

insisted,

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

full of sweetness, making Brian’s heart

deep chuckle rumbled from Brian, warm and

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

clear in his eyes. “Feed

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

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

voice teasing, a faint smile tugging at

It was sweet enough for me. Try this piece,” she said, picking out another slice,

however, leaned back slightly, shaking his head. “I’m fine. No more for

in mock disbelief. “Really?

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