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

it possible that his usual coldness hid a quiet affection for her? Deep down, did

her head and took

warm, sweet sensation enveloped her heart, as though

moment, even the

sense of joy swelled

you see it? Brian isn’t always cold; he has some warmth. Don’t lose hope! One day, he’ll recognize your

lie down while

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

up to the warmth of a familiar embrace,

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

“Yes.”

to rest

room of the hospital. “No,

want me to ask Ronald to book a

voice filled

her close into his embrace. “We’ll share the

Rachel’s voice faltered.

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

closer, his breath warm against her

Rachel quickly refuted his teasing. “Absolutely not!

let’s go to

responded, closing

she had agreed, the sound of his heartbeat and steady breathing made it difficult for her to

lightly on the chest.

it?” His eyes

soon as the words left her mouth, she wished she could

on Brian’s face as he slightly opened his eyes, fixing her with

thoughts were so pure, then why the sudden push for me to take a shower? Could it be that you

Rachel was taken aback.

really couldn’t explain herself. “That’s

subject, she stopped trying

she tried to explain, the more confusing

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

a light sleeper, woke up

call was