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

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

and took a big

warm, sweet sensation enveloped her heart,

that moment, even the simplest

of joy swelled

recognize your value and love you. Even if it’s

dinner, Rachel went to lie down while Brian got back

the hospital room, soft music played. Rachel planned to

the warmth of a familiar embrace, gently

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

“Yes.”

heading back to rest

of the hospital. “No, I’m not going

me to ask Ronald to book a hotel

Brian’s voice filled the room,

close into his embrace. “We’ll

Rachel’s voice faltered.

with a mischievous

his breath warm against her ear.

his teasing. “Absolutely

let’s go to

Rachel responded, closing her

had agreed, the sound of his heartbeat and steady breathing made it difficult

tapped him lightly on the

it?” His

haven’t even showered yet, have you?” She deliberately found an excuse. As soon as the words left her mouth,

grin appeared on Brian’s face as he slightly opened his eyes, fixing her with a piercing

sudden push for me to take a

Rachel was taken aback.

really couldn’t explain herself. “That’s not what

to drop the subject, she

explain, the more confusing everything

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

a light sleeper,

was from