Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 80

Chapter 80:

He was trying to fool her again. She couldn’t bring herself to trust him anymore. “Why should I believe you?”

“I know you hate me right now, but I swear—if Jeffrey doesn’t make it, I’ll give my life in exchange for his.”

Brian’s voice was unwavering, every syllable drenched in raw conviction.

His eyes burned with an intensity so fierce, it left no room for doubt. Rachel hesitated, and Brian seized the moment. “Hold onto me. Don’t let go.” This time, her hand didn’t resist.

“Now listen to me. Use every last ounce of strength you have. I’ll pull you and Jeffrey up.”

“Alright.”

Terror coiled in her chest, but she had no choice—this time, she had to trust him. Because as long as there was even the faintest chance, she had to fight for Jeffrey’s life.

“Are you ready?”

Rachel said

“Good.” Brian nodded back.

longer stay silent. He shifted anxiously, worry etched across his face. “If you do this,

blade.

no choice but to clamp his mouth

up now. Follow my lead. One,

last number left his lips, Brian threw every

clung to Jeffrey with everything she

content at

inches from safety. Then, suddenly, Rachel’s

next instant, all she could do was watch as

eyes widened in sheer horror, her breath caught in her throat.

spilled down her face, empty

will she had left shattered, and she thrashed against Brian’s

be fine.

firm, steady—desperate to anchor