Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 124

Chapter 124:

Her words were soft, almost inaudible, but Brian’s chuckle broke through, lightening his expression immediately.

He gently lifted her chin, a playful edge to his voice. “Exactly what are you hinting at?”

The heat of the moment had already brought a flush to Rachel’s cheeks, which now deepened to a rich crimson.

“Come on! You know exactly what I’m trying to say! Why even ask?” she retorted, casting him a playful look before quickly turning her head away.

But before she could step away, Brian drew her back into his embrace. “Silly girl,” he said softly. “Aren’t you sure about what happened?”

Stunned, Rachel stammered, “What do you mean? Are you suggesting that nothing happened?”

With a gentle nod, Brian’s voice softened as he explained, “Remember, you were still upset with me. Would I ever overlook your emotions and act selfishly? To calm you, I repeatedly cooled you down with water until the drug fully left your system.”

The reality of that night became clear.

they had been intimate. Now, everything fell into place. The fatigue was merely the remnants of

her hands tenderly framing his face. “Is that why you caught a

would get a fever so easily?” Brian had spent the entire night carrying her repeatedly,

you let me

her distress. His illness had

aware,” Brian said, drawing her in for another kiss. “Head to the shower first. I’ll follow

“I don’t want you falling ill

sturdy. It’s not that easy to take

voice trailed off, her concern for his health

me,” he persuaded warmly. “Go take your

nodded and proceeded toward

neatly laid out for her

Brian had Ronald drive her

following morning, Rachel returned with a selection

her, Brian quickly asked, “Only one serving