Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 48

Chapter 48:

Inside the vehicle, Ronald glanced carefully at the man in the leather backseat and tentatively asked, “Are we heading back?”

“Hold here for a moment.”

Brian didn’t roll down the window until he could no longer see Rachel’s silhouette fading into the distance. When he did, a burst of crisp air flowed in, slightly refreshing his thoughts.

A thought crossed his mind—he might be losing his sanity.

He and Rachel hadn’t exchanged words in a week, yet a sense of unease lingered within him. For instance, returning to a silent, empty home without the usual greeting unnerved him. Or the nights spent missing the soothing warmth next to him in bed.

This evening, after a long day at work, he had impulsively boarded an overnight flight just for a brief glimpse of her. Upon discovering she was still at her office late, he had driven there directly.

What he witnessed unsettled him.

Trey was walking her home, his coat draped around her shoulders. She seemed unbothered by it, actually quite at ease.

The scene gnawed at Brian, replaying in his thoughts and aggravating his mood. Jealousy began to creep in.

“Ronald, check the hotel for any available food. Order something for her and send it up with a bottle of red wine,” he instructed sharply.

Ronald wore a confused expression. “Should I send it to Ms. Marsh?”

Brian gave him a stern glance. “Who else would it be for?”

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“Yes, of course. I’m just unsure about the red wine.”

Brian’s eyes grew intense. “She always gets hungry after working late. Hunger keeps her from sleeping. A glass of red wine will help her unwind and sleep soundly.”

With that, Ronald rushed to the hotel reception and carried out the order efficiently.

that Rachel was becoming increasingly important in Brian’s life. The real issue, however, was

stepped out of the shower, wrapped in a bath towel and preparing for bed,

Marsh, your order is

confused. Her order? She hadn’t requested

a moment of reflection, she concluded that Trey must have placed the

dishes before her, she felt a genuine surge of surprise.

you!” Feeling the pangs of hunger, she welcomed the delivery

Brian remained seated in his vehicle for an extended period. An hour passed before he spoke

it. By the way, the hotel receptionist just informed me that Ms. Marsh consumed the entire bottle of red

didn’t you inform me

reply, Brian was already exiting the

owned by Brian’s family.

that

loosely hanging on her, slippers scattered carelessly, and a wine glass tipped over

heavily intoxicated after finishing the bottle. No surprise

before lifting her into bed and tucking her in. Her cheeks, flushed from the wine, glowed under the soft lighting, enhancing

admitted to himself that he had always

state, visibly tipsy, only intensified his attraction. However, Brian restrained himself

she was comfortable, he began to leave the

don’t go!” A soft murmur made him stop in

slender fingers grasping his. Aware that she was intoxicated and not fully awake, he did not take her plea to heart. Carefully, he attempted to disengage her grip.

her pain, he refrained from applying too much force. In the end, he resigned himself to sit beside her, whispering reassurances. “Be good,

you to

here. I’m

“Okay.”

with conviction and drifted back

she was deeply asleep, Brian quietly tried to exit once

his wrist was suddenly

eyes snapped open, surprising