Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 78

Chapter 78:

Toward the end, Rachel was already dropping to her knees.

Just then, a beam of light shone over her, giving Jeffrey a clear view of what she was about to do.

“Rachel, don’t!” he cried out. “I’m not worth it!”

Then, as if something inside him had shifted, he began climbing down the bridge. His grip was tight and sure.

Trey wasted no time and quickly rushed forward to catch Jeffrey in case he slipped.

Everyone’s attention was all on Jeffrey. No one—aside from Ronald—noticed Brian already climbing up the bridge.

It didn’t take him long to reach Jeffrey.

in the shadows, taking up position behind a barrier to avoid startling Jeffrey and

Jeffrey made his way down, Brian descended as well, matching his

felt like an eternity, Jeffrey reached the base of the

her. Jeffrey stood there, his face blank as he looked at his sister. He knew she

words suddenly flashed in his

heart. I bet everyone’s jealous of her. But I’ve already gotten over it. I only feel sorry for her now. Do you know that Brian’s mother stands against you? As long as you’re around, your sister will never be able to marry into

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Doris’s face seemed to have

head, he began to struggle

Rachel, his eyes filled

next thing they knew, Jeffrey had turned around and leapt off the

“Don’t!”

mind went blank. Panic

by instinct, she