Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 49

Chapter 49:

Brian managed to keep his cool. He firmly grasped Rachel’s wrists, lowering them as he met her gaze. “Rachel, do you even recognize me?”

Her glassy eyes struggled to focus. Clearly intoxicated, she gave a slow, sluggish shake of her head.

He exhaled a long sigh before carefully helping her onto the bed. This time, she didn’t resist. Instead, she settled in with surprising obedience, shutting her eyes and slipping into sleep almost instantly. Only then did he step out of the room.

With an important contract waiting to be signed the next day, he had no choice but to return overnight.

The following morning, Rachel stirred awake, a dull ache still pulsing through her temples. Her eyes widened as they swept across the unexpectedly pristine room, confusion creeping into her alcohol-hazed memories.

The previous night’s chaos had somehow transformed into perfect order. More perplexing still was her attire. She now wore fresh pajamas with no recollection of changing.

Seeking answers, she contacted the front desk.

The receptionist’s voice flowed with practiced courtesy as she explained, “Ms. Marsh, please allow me to clarify. Given your inebriated state last night, our staff took the liberty of tidying your accommodations.”

“Including bathing me?” Rachel’s words carried a sharp edge.

“Our staff assisted only with changing your sleepwear. We sincerely apologize for not obtaining your permission beforehand—this was clearly an oversight.” Despite the hotel’s professional handling of the situation, Rachel couldn’t shake the feeling of violated privacy.

“Ensure this doesn’t happen again,” she instructed firmly.

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“Certainly, I promise.”

Miles away, Brian nodded with satisfaction upon receiving the hotel manager’s detailed report.

Beside him, Ronald furrowed his brow in confusion. “Since you personally handled this situation, wouldn’t informing her earn her gratitude?”

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be stubborn,

past a jewelry store, a thought suddenly struck Brian. “Ronald, isn’t there a charity auction this

You received an invitation last

“Good.”

Brian pulled out

voice was soft but carried an unmistakable note of distance. Brian felt an odd discomfort settle in his chest. She used to be so warm

had

“Yeah, I just finished.”

between them,

bracing himself. “You know, my grandma’s birthday is coming up. Have

slightly. “I’ve been a bit busy, but I’ll set aside time soon. Don’t worry, I’ll find

There’s an item up for bid that she’s wanted for years but never managed to get. I thought we

“Sunday?” Rachel hesitated.

been a while since they had spent time together. The idea of meeting him again stirred something uneasy

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take long.

“Alright then.”

didn’t even notice the small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. On Saturday afternoon, Rachel finished wrapping up work and handed things over to Samira before heading home. Due to an unexpected

Brian, but no one

car was passing the White

weekend, the building stood largely empty of its usual workers. Rachel made her

both their faces

coincidence!” Tracy’s warm greeting carried an easy smile

more than an icy glance,

Such unfortunate timing—he’s away on

On business?

dream, leaving her wrestling with confusion. Why would Brian arrange their

should return shortly though. Before leaving, he mentioned

naturalness of her delivery left Rachel with no