Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 100

Chapter 100:

At dinner, thanks to Jeffrey’s arrangements, Brian and Rachel ended up seated beside each other, their shoulders brushing every so often. Jeffrey, meanwhile, sat across from them, watching the two with undisguised satisfaction, his heart swelling at the sight.

Soon, a plate of shrimp was placed on the table. Rachel reached for one, carefully peeled it, dipped it in sauce, and set it on Jeffrey’s plate. “Here. It’s your favorite.”

Jeffrey took a bite, his face lighting up instantly. “This is so good.”

Rachel, pleased by his reaction, quickly peeled a few more and placed them in front of him.

Brian, who had been sitting quietly, finally shifted and cleared his throat.

Jeffrey glanced over. “Brian, you okay? Is your throat bothering you?”

Brian hesitated for a moment before awkwardly looking at the plate of shrimp. “I want some too.”

and Brian turned to Rachel

Rachel sighed in surrender, reached for a shrimp, and wordlessly placed it

the shrimp

immediately caught the sound.

joint injury. I can still eat, but peeling shrimp might

Rachel eyed him skeptically. “Are

immediately turned to a passing waiter. “Excuse me, could you

before settling on something almost shameless. “I don’t want shrimp from the waiter. I want the ones you peel.

takes you

looked at the waiter and ordered, “You may

her voice low with warning. “Don’t

as if he

“you only remember Jeffrey and completely ignore

voice a hushed whisper against