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.

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

affection for her? Deep down, did

took a big bite

her heart, as though it were cloaked in

that moment, even the simplest

joy swelled inside

hope! One day, he’ll recognize

to lie down while Brian got back to

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

to the warmth of a

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

room of the hospital. “No, I’m

you plan to sleep? Do you want me to ask Ronald to book a hotel

filled the

stretched out, drawing her close into his embrace. “We’ll

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

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

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

his teasing. “Absolutely not! Stop saying

go to

responded, closing her

sound of his heartbeat and steady breathing made it difficult for her to

tapped him lightly on the chest. “Are you

is it?” His eyes remained

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

appeared on Brian’s face as he slightly opened his eyes,

sudden push for me to take a shower? Could it be that you want

Rachel was taken aback.

really couldn’t explain herself.

drop the subject, she stopped trying

tried to explain, the

fatigue began to claim her, and she listened to his heartbeat, letting it lull her to sleep, until

being a light

was from