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.

relationship, she perceived a

coldness hid a quiet affection for her? Deep down, did he hold a small, yet significant, tenderness toward

head and took a big bite

her heart,

that moment, even the

joy

can you see it? Brian isn’t always cold; he has some warmth. Don’t lose hope! One day, he’ll recognize your value and love you. Even if it’s delayed or gradual,

down while Brian got back

music played. Rachel planned to

warmth of

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

“Yes.”

heading back to

the hospital. “No, I’m

to sleep? Do you want me to ask Ronald

Brian’s voice filled the room, rich and

close into his embrace. “We’ll

bed?” Rachel’s voice faltered. “In a hospital

hospital room?” Brian gazed down at her with a mischievous look. “Staying here next to you, sharing a bed, it’s all quite normal,

warm against her ear. “Are you thinking of

quickly refuted his teasing. “Absolutely not! Stop

go

Rachel responded,

made it difficult for her to fall asleep. Unable

him lightly on the chest. “Are you

is it?” His eyes remained

soon as the

slightly opened his eyes, fixing her with a

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

Rachel was taken aback.

really couldn’t explain herself.

drop the subject,

tried to explain, the

began to claim her, and she listened to his heartbeat, letting it lull her to sleep, until the persistent ringing of his

a light sleeper, woke

call was from