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.”

about her. She’s gentle when she needs to be, but firm when the situation calls for it. In many ways, she reminds

aback by his mother’s

further as she sighed and looked away momentarily. “On a more personal note… Rachel reminds me so much of my youngest daughter, the one

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 giving birth

a tragic car accident took her life, leaving a wound in Carol’s heart

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Rachel grew. Watching her blossom into a poised, graceful young woman

gone unnoticed, and it was a source 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 her suffer any

over his. “I understand how you feel, Aron,” she 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 this matter to Brian precisely because I didn’t want to be seen as playing favorites. Let’s trust him to handle it as

moment to absorb her words. “You’re right.