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.”

the last thing Doris wanted

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

“Alright.”

the clerk without hesitation. “I’ll

Yvonne finally exploded with curiosity. “Who’s that Doris? Why have you never

let out a small sigh 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 White family,

in closer, practically buzzing with excitement. “What

sisters are really close to their brothers, they sometimes feel like they’re being pushed aside 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 up on things.

even suggested she change her last name to White. They figured it would help her get a better match in the future. But she was completely against it. She refused

and gave her a thumbs-up. “Not bad. You’ve

the last two years. We didn’t keep in

brows knitted together. “Now that she’s back and clearly

“Got it.”

stepped out of the boutique, she pulled

Doris!” Brian’s voice remained as soft

guess who I just ran into?

to pick her up. But since Rachel had been trapped at his office the previous night, he wanted

her complaints. “I took a fancy to a gorgeous dress, but Rachel wouldn’t let me have it. Brian, you and everyone else always gave me whatever

she vented, the more

even care about me anymore? If I’d

as ever. “Don’t be silly. There are plenty of beautiful dresses out there.

sulking vanished in an

I ever gone back on

“That’s great.”

call, Doris