Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 72

Chapter 72:

“He was quite exhausted. He dozed off right after his bath.”

Rachel gave a nod of acknowledgment. “There were some complications on our way back. I’m concerned about him. Trey, please watch over him tonight. Alert me if anything unusual happens. I’ll have my phone on.”

Trey responded with a nod, full of confidence. “Don’t worry. I’ve got this.”

“Thanks so much.”

Throughout the night, Rachel was restless, unable to find peace in her slumber. Her heart was unusually heavy, laden with an indescribable fear. This unsettling anxiety hung over her, unshakable and persistent.

Only at 2 AM did sleep finally overtake her, as fatigue won its battle.

Her phone’s ring shattered the silence at 4 AM. Bleary-eyed, she noted the time before answering. Trey was on the line.

Dread surged through her as she took the call.

to come

action, seizing her coat and phone, and dashing to the room where Jeffrey and Trey were

The door stood open.

and forth, his expression

rush, her voice shaking. “When did

3:30, and he was asleep. I’m so sorry, Rachel. This

right now. We need to locate him. Have you checked the bathroom, balcony, closets, or

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