Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 170

Chapter 170:

The thought left an unexpected pang of sympathy in her chest.

Resting her chin on her hand, she sighed and murmured, “Honestly, you’ve got it rough. Imagine trying on wedding dresses while your fiancé runs off to another woman. But at least Brian’s willing to pick you in the end—to marry you. That’s more than I ever got.”

Natalia exhaled heavily, her shoulders sinking. “Ugh, I can’t even tell if I should feel bad for you or be jealous.”

About ten minutes later, Rachel stirred awake.

Even with her eyes open, she still felt drained, her limbs heavy with exhaustion. The dull ache in her abdomen told her what she already suspected—it was just her period.

Brian leaving had upset her, but not enough to make her pass out.

Lately, her body had been betraying her in ways she didn’t understand. Fatigue clung to her like a weight, her energy drained without reason. Her hair came out in handfuls. Nausea hit her at random, and she had thrown up more times than she could count.

filled with relief. “Finally! I thought you were gonna sleep forever. Listen, I’m sorry, okay? I didn’t think you were so fragile that a couple of words from me would knock

She was undeniably beautiful,

the bridal shop, but standing here now, she looked nothing but

small smile. “I’m not that fragile.

“Then what happened?”

period,” Rachel admitted. “That, plus not getting enough sleep the past few nights. My body just gave out, so don’t blame yourself too much.” She shifted, suddenly aware of her growing

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lifted the blanket before her body betrayed her. The moment her feet touched the cold floor,

quickly stepped forward and grabbed her

Come on, I’ll help you. No need to

shot her a grateful smile. “Thank

don’t have

find a tampon and making sure she was okay, Natalia guided her back