Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 54

Chapter 54:

“I saw this dress first, and I really like it. As your future sister-in-law, I should be more generous and let you have it. But not everything in life is meant to be given up, and honestly, not everything is meant for you.” Doris held Rachel’s gaze, her eyes clouded with dissatisfaction.

But soon, a smirk played on her lips. “Rachel, don’t get ahead of yourself. Nothing is official yet. Maybe you should wait until you’re actually married to Brian before throwing around titles?”

Rachel didn’t flinch, her voice as composed as ever. “Carol has already made her choice. As long as she’s around, no one else is taking my place as her granddaughter-in-law.”

Doris’s smile faltered for a second before she quickly masked it.

Deep down, she was seething. Rachel was so confident, but wasn’t it just because she had Carol’s backing? What was there to be so proud of?

Still, she kept her composure, flashing a sweet yet insincere smile. “You do have a way of charming my grandma. Maybe I should start taking notes from you.”

It was a clear dig at Rachel, insinuating that she was only good at winning Carol’s favor.

Rachel caught the meaning instantly. But she knew that sometimes, playing dumb was the best strategy.

“You should,” Rachel replied smoothly. “It’ll come in handy when you have to win over your own in-laws someday.”

At the mention of marriage, Doris’s expression stiffened.

She scoffed, flipping her hair back. “I’m still young. There’s no rush. And besides, my family wants me around for a few more years.”

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Rachel’s lips curled into a knowing smile. “I think Carol would be even more thrilled to see you happily married off.”

was the last thing Doris wanted to talk about,

soon gave up. “Rachel, since you’re busy, I won’t

“Alright.”

turned to the clerk without hesitation. “I’ll take this one. Please wrap

they stepped out of the store with their bags, Yvonne finally exploded with curiosity. “Who’s that Doris? Why have you never mentioned

before explaining. “Doris isn’t Brian’s biological sister. She was adopted by his parents. Her father once saved Brian’s dad’s life but passed away, leaving her an orphan. So, the White family took her in. Brian’s father treats her like a real daughter. I don’t see her often. Around the

buzzing with excitement. “What

when a sister-in-law comes into the picture, like they’re losing their place. So at first, I figured it was just that. But you know how women are. We pick

her last name to White. They figured it would help her get a better match in the future. But she was completely

nodded at Rachel with a knowing look and gave her a thumbs-up. “Not bad. You’ve

been abroad for the last two years. We didn’t keep in touch at all. Honestly, I barely

together. “Now that she’s back and clearly up to no

“Got it.”

boutique, she pulled out her phone and

Doris!” Brian’s voice remained as soft and indulgent

guess who I just ran

was well aware that Doris had returned. She had called him ahead of time, insisting he come to the airport himself to pick her up. But since Rachel had been trapped at his office the previous night, he wanted to

added up. She didn’t hold back her complaints. “I took a fancy to a gorgeous dress, but Rachel wouldn’t let me have

more she vented, the

sobs. “Brian, do you even care about me anymore? If I’d known things would be like this, I never would’ve

as calm as ever. “Don’t be silly. There are plenty of

vanished in an

ever gone back on

“That’s great.”

the call, Doris was in a