Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 88

Chapter 88:

He looked down at her peaceful face, feeling both the closeness and the distance, as his heart thumped with intense emotions. Such feelings were utterly enchanting.

After confirming that Rachel was deep in slumber, Trey tenderly lifted her and settled her onto the couch. Though not as comfortable as a bed, it was certainly better than having her sleep upright.

He covered her with a thin blanket and turned to leave, but Rachel caught his hand in her sleep. In a soft, pained voice, she murmured, “Why… why are you so unkind to me? Brian, why can’t you believe in me?”

If only he had chosen to side with her at a critical time, it might have offered her some comfort, some relief. But he had never made her a priority.

Tears silently rolled down her cheeks as she continued to sleep.

Clearly, she was confusing Trey with Brian.

sleeve and using it to carefully wipe away her tears, over and over again, until her sleep deepened and

his face marked

back,” Brian responded, his voice

Brian managed to keep his composure. Yet, the ominous silence, paired with his darkened expression, seemed even more

to his room, Tracy was there to

what’s the situation? I rushed over as soon as I got word that you were

his expression cold and aloof, clearly in a foul

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home, but before leaving, Yvonne had left a message for Rachel. “I spoke with the doctor about Jeffrey. He’s expected to regain consciousness in the next few days. Try not to worry too much. Remember to rest and take care of yourself. Also, I’ve been thinking, and I believe you

paused to

when he

no

seeing Rachel, she blurted out in clear irritation, “Tracy was just