Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 38

Chapter 38:

Rachel silently continued eating, not pressing Brian further.

Her appetite waned after just a few more bites.

The gap between them was clear and always there.

He was born into wealth, raised in luxury, and always had the very best of everything.

As a result, he was naturally elegant and refined, carrying an air of aristocracy in every move.

Rachel, however, was the neglected, uncherished daughter of her family. Had she not loved him so deeply, she might have spared herself the ordeal of maintaining such an elaborate charade.

Her affection for him led her to suppress her own tastes.

Disliking what he disliked and forcing herself to appreciate what he favored became her routine.

Gradually, she began to lose touch with her own preferences.

“Didn’t I see you enjoying your meal earlier?” Brian asked, scrutinizing her closely.

“It’s more about the shared experience than the food itself,” Rachel responded.

Brian’s attention shifted to the barely touched soup.

After several moments of indecision, he tentatively picked up the spoon and tasted it again.

Looking at her, he said, “Please, have whatever you like. I can share everything with you.”

Rachel’s reaction was one of sheer astonishment.

She looked at him, utterly speechless.

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Was it the barbecue’s heat, or were her eyes simply too misty? Suddenly, she felt a warmth rush over her, her eyes brimming with tears.

Brian was actually sharing food with her.

time in their long relationship, she perceived a change in him—a willingness to adjust

that his usual coldness hid a quiet affection for her? Deep down, did he hold a

head and took a big bite

sweet sensation enveloped her

that moment, even the

of joy

cold; he has some warmth. Don’t lose hope! One day, he’ll recognize your value and love you. Even if it’s delayed

dinner, Rachel went to lie down while Brian got back

the hospital room, soft music played. Rachel planned to stay awake for him

to the warmth of a familiar embrace, gently lifting

end up asleep? I intended to wait up for you. Are you done with your work?” Her arms naturally found their way around

“Yes.”

you heading back to rest now?”

room of the hospital. “No,

you plan to sleep? Do you want me to ask Ronald to

Brian’s voice filled the room, rich

stretched out, drawing her close into his

the bed?” Rachel’s voice

room?” Brian gazed down at her with a mischievous look. “Staying here next to you, sharing a

closer, his breath warm against her ear. “Are you thinking

Rachel quickly refuted his teasing.

go to

responded,

and steady breathing made it difficult for her to fall asleep. Unable to resist, she finally gave in to

him lightly on the

it?” His

an excuse. As soon as the words left her mouth, she

as he slightly opened his eyes, fixing her with a piercing

so pure, then why the sudden push for me to take a

Rachel was taken aback.

explain herself. “That’s not

to drop the subject, she stopped trying

she tried to explain, the

his heartbeat, letting it lull her to sleep, until the persistent

being a light sleeper,

call was from