Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 165

Chapter 165:

The voice sounded vaguely unfamiliar to Rachel.

Rachel turned to see a young woman energetically approaching Brian and linking her arm through his. “Brian, you were supposed to tell me when you and your fiancée were picking out wedding attire so I could come along. You always forget your promises. Thankfully, I heard you were here, or I would’ve missed this. And you haven’t yet introduced me to your bride-to-be!”

The girl standing next to Brian was a bundle of energy, chatting nonstop. Brian massaged his temples, a headache beginning to form. “Are you sure you’re not just here to cause trouble?”

The girl swiftly placed her hands on her hips and frowned. “Brian, I don’t appreciate that comment. I know you’re not fond of me, but liking you is my choice, and nobody can change that.”

Brian gently pushed her away, his tone firm, saying, “Natalia, you’re like a sister to me. There will never be anything romantic between us.”

Hearing this, Natalia Carpenter’s face took on a childish sulk, and she began to plead with teary eyes. “Why? I never stood a chance when you were with Tracy, and now with your new girlfriend, I’ve heard it’s just to make Carol happy. If it’s all for Carol’s sake, why can’t it be me?”

foolishness. I won’t let you

her plea becoming more desperate. “Okay, I’ll leave. Just, please, don’t tell my father.”

change into his outfit, Natalia finally became aware of Rachel’s presence, who had been silently

“Ms. Marsh, your neckline seems quite plain. Let me fetch a

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knew Brian had gotten engaged upon her return, though

herself next to Rachel. Rachel stood quite tall, her stature accentuated by the high heels she wore, dwarfing Natalia slightly. Consequently, Natalia had to tilt her head back to

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