Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 65

Chapter 65:

Carol’s expression softened as she glanced at both Rachel and Doris. “Since Brian is here, I think it’s best we leave this matter to him,” she said, her tone resolute. “Rachel, Doris, would you both be alright with that?” Both women nodded without hesitation. “Yes, we agree.”

The approval seemed to settle the matter, and Carol, still focused on her role as the birthday host, turned toward the exit.

As Carol began to leave, Aron, still lingering in the background, couldn’t help but voice his concern.

“Mom, aren’t you worried that Brian might show favoritism when dealing with this situation?”

“Aron, let me be candid with you,” Carol began, her voice calm but full of an emotion that rarely surfaced. “I’ve always had a particular affection for Rachel. Doris may have been raised within our family, but she has a sharp edge, a stubbornness that can be hard to soften.”

gentle when she needs to be, but firm when the situation calls for it. In many ways, she reminds me of the younger version

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personal note… Rachel reminds me so much of my youngest daughter,

younger sister, Carol’s beloved daughter, had been the light of their lives. She had been cherished by everyone, a symbol of joy and promise. Carol had nearly lost her own life

a tragic car accident took her life,

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unexplainable connection had formed between them, which only deepened as Rachel grew. Watching her blossom into a poised, graceful young woman intensified Carol’s affection for her,

however, had not gone unnoticed, and it was a source of bitterness for Debby, whose resentment toward Rachel had only grown over

of the past heavy on his mind. “Mom, I understand how much you care for Rachel, but Doris’s father gave his life to save me. She’s his only child. How could I stand by and let

said softly. “But Rachel is going to be Brian’s wife and the future mother of my grandchildren. Is it wrong for me to show her a little extra care? I’m not neglecting Doris. I’ve entrusted

absorb her words. “You’re right. Brian can manage this.