Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 49

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?”

his expression

the most part, she was easygoing. But when she decided to be stubborn, she was like a locked

thought suddenly struck Brian. “Ronald, isn’t there a charity

You received an invitation

“Good.”

pause, Brian pulled out his

an odd discomfort settle in his chest. She used to be

you had breakfast?” he

“Yeah, I just finished.”

stretched between them, thin and

if bracing himself. “You know, my grandma’s

a bit busy, but I’ll set aside

I meant. There’s a charity auction this Sunday. There’s an item up for bid that

“Sunday?” Rachel hesitated.

was free that weekend. But it had been a while since they had spent time together. The idea of meeting him

available on Sunday,” she replied, her tone

take long. Three hours at

“Alright then.”

finished wrapping up work and

but no one

passing the White

stood largely empty of its usual workers. Rachel made her way

their faces at the unexpected

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

than an

unfortunate

On business?

like a distant dream, leaving her wrestling with confusion. Why

Rachel’s bewilderment with calculating eyes, her mind working quickly. “He should return shortly though. Before leaving, he mentioned

naturalness of her delivery left Rachel with no reason

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