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

“Good.” Brian nodded back.

no longer stay silent. He shifted anxiously, worry etched across his face. “If you do this,

snapped his head toward him, eyes sharp as a blade. One look was

had no choice but to clamp

pulling you up now. Follow my lead. One, two,

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

clung to Jeffrey

new content

safety. Then, suddenly, Rachel’s fingers gave out,

could do was watch as Jeffrey

in sheer horror, her breath caught in her throat. Not even a scream escaped her

her face,

left shattered, and she thrashed against

will be fine. I swear, I’ll

voice was firm, steady—desperate to anchor her—but he