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.

everything fell into place. The fatigue was merely the remnants

to him, her hands tenderly framing his face. “Is that why you caught

me would get a fever so easily?” Brian

you let

His illness had been the result of caring for

for another kiss. “Head to the shower first. I’ll follow

ahead,” Rachel replied. “I don’t want

fret, I’m sturdy. It’s not that

voice trailed off, her

warmly. “Go take your shower first, otherwise, I might get

nodded and proceeded toward

clothes were neatly laid out for her after

fell, Brian had Ronald drive her

morning, Rachel returned with a selection of vegetables and

“Only one serving each this