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?”

said with a small

“Good.” Brian nodded back.

anxiously, worry etched

toward him, eyes sharp as a blade. One look was all

but to clamp his

now. Follow my lead. One,

last number left his lips, Brian threw every ounce of strength into

clung to Jeffrey

content

so close—just inches from safety. Then, suddenly, Rachel’s fingers gave out, completely drained

could do was watch as Jeffrey slipped

in her throat. Not even a scream

her face,

will she had left shattered, and she thrashed

fine. I swear, I’ll bring

to anchor her—but he never stopped pulling