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.”

words carefully before continuing. “Rachel, though, is different. She has a quiet wisdom about her. She’s gentle when she needs to be, but firm when the situation calls for it. In many ways, she reminds me of the younger version

taken aback by his

voice softened further as she sighed and looked away momentarily. “On a more personal note… Rachel

cherished by everyone, a symbol of joy and promise. Carol had nearly lost her own life giving

his sister was only a few years old, a tragic car accident took her life, leaving a wound in Carol’s heart that never

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moment Carol first met Rachel, an 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,

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

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 her suffer

grandchildren. Is it wrong for me to show her a little extra

words. “You’re right. Brian can manage this. Let’s