Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 73

Chapter 73:

The footage from around 3:40 AM showed Jeffrey, fully dressed, stealthily opening his room door. He slipped into the hallway, his movements deliberate and quiet, seemingly keen to avoid detection.

Rachel’s heart sank as she watched Jeffrey exit the hotel and make his way toward the main road, feeling as though the earth had shifted beneath her.

“Is there any footage from outside?” she asked urgently.

The receptionist responded with a regretful shake of her head. “I’m sorry, our cameras only cover the inside. There’s nothing showing the exterior.”

Desperation surged within Rachel. She frantically fumbled in her pocket.

It was crucial to contact the police without delay; Jeffrey’s safety was at stake. Her fingers trembled, making several attempts before she could grasp her phone.

Once she managed to unlock it, a new message flashed on the screen. “You’re the best sister ever. I love you so much!”

would warm her

struck a cold, sinister note,

stopped turning. Fear for Jeffrey’s safety clawed at her

in a shaky breath, balling her hands

police. Samira, Trey, you two take different routes and check

“Understood.”

another second, they

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along, Rachel repeatedly

matter how many times she dialed, his phone remained off. Deep down, she knew he wouldn’t pick up after sending that

she couldn’t

same time, Brian’s calls kept coming in. Every time, she just ignored it. She glanced at the growing list of missed calls and scoffed.

damage he’d done

how arrogant he had been. And now, he had the audacity to

harmed in any way, she would