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.

don’t be mad at my sister. She…

had enough. She gripped his arm tightly and

wouldn’t let this go unless they gave

lips parting slightly as if to say the words, but they

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

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just a statement—they

still battling for

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

couldn’t afford to provoke

Jeffrey’s custody was all

Santos. My brother acted without thinking. I hope you can be understanding and let this go. I’ll make sure

words left her lips, Rachel didn’t bother looking at Brian