Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 67

Chapter 67:

Though she saw the injuries on Doris’s face, she couldn’t understand where they had come from.

Yet she was sure of one thing—Jeffrey was not capable of such violence. The idea was absolutely ridiculous.

Jeffrey had always been exceedingly timid.

Strangers frightened him; he rarely managed to speak a word around them. Throughout his time in hospital care, it had taken him weeks to even start speaking with the medical staff.

Could he even bring himself to hurt anyone? Impossible. He wouldn’t even hurt the smallest creature, be it an ant. How could anyone imagine him harming Doris?

Rachel was adamant—such a thing was unthinkable.

suddenly directed his focus toward

even more, retreating behind

to you. If you have any questions, come to me,”

piercing as he looked at her. “You weren’t even present. How can you claim to know more than Jeffrey? We’ve already heard from Doris. Now, it’s his turn.” Brian’s voice carried a commanding tone that brooked

head

Yet Brian was unyielding.

uncover the truth.” His insistence backed Jeffrey further into

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Overwhelmed,

can you protect him? He has hurt Doris today. What happens when he offends someone else? Are you ready to deal with those repercussions? If he has erred, he needs to own up to it and accept the consequences.” The weight of Brian’s words

Yet it was clear; his

“What exactly do you mean by consequences? Should Doris retaliate physically? Or perhaps you envision your attorney arranging for his imprisonment? Brian, let’s be honest. You’ve already

Jeffrey’s revelation alter