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.

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

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

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

didn’t you let me

conveyed her distress. His illness had been the result

now you’re aware,” Brian said, drawing her in for another kiss.

you go ahead,” Rachel replied. “I

sturdy. It’s not that

off, her concern

“Go take your shower first, otherwise, I might

Rachel nodded and proceeded

clothes were neatly laid out

night fell, Brian had Ronald drive her

morning, Rachel returned with a selection

quickly asked, “Only one