Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 69

Chapter 69:

Her eyes were cold and steady as she stared straight at Brian without backing down.

She spoke slowly and clearly, making sure every word was heard. “Brian, let me say this again—Jeffrey never harassed or hurt Doris. If he did nothing wrong, why should he say sorry? The one who should apologize is Doris. She’s the one who lied and ruined my brother’s name.”

Doris, her eyes filled with unshed tears, whispered, “Rachel, we’re both women. How could you say that? What kind of woman would put herself in such a situation willingly?”

Rachel’s lips pressed into a thin line. She remained silent, though her mind churned with emotions.

As a woman, she didn’t want to jump to conclusions, but she also knew she had to trust her own judgment.

“Apologize!” Brian’s furious roar filled the room like a crashing storm. His hands curled into fists, and his veins stood out against his skin.

Jeffrey, caught between the argument, felt a mix of fear and injustice. His chest tightened, and tears welled up in his eyes, but he still stepped forward, making up his mind.

I’ll apologize if that’s what you want. Just please, don’t be mad at my sister. She… she did nothing wrong.” Jeffrey lowered

enough. She gripped his arm tightly and said, “You don’t need to

well. Brian wouldn’t let this go unless they

to Doris, her lips parting slightly as if to

tone dropped another degree. “I hear Eric’s custody battle is

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just a statement—they were

battling

into her palms as she fought to stay composed, despite the storm

couldn’t afford to provoke Brian

Jeffrey’s custody was all that

understanding and let this go. I’ll make sure all your medical expenses are

lips, Rachel didn’t bother looking at