Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 174

Chapter 174:

Rachel nodded and said, “I’ll call someone.”

Unexpectedly, Tracy’s voice answered when Rachel called Brian. “Hello, Rachel…”

There was a hint of gloating in Tracy’s tone right from the start.

Rachel took a deep breath and said firmly, “I need to speak with Brian. Could you hand him the phone?”

“I’m afraid I can’t. He spent all night taking care of me and has only just gotten to sleep. I’d hate to disturb him. Maybe try again later if it’s not urgent.” Tracy’s provocation was too much for Rachel, who quickly retorted, “Tracy Haynes, remember what goes around comes around. I hope you never regret the choices you’re making. If you relish being the other woman, by all means, continue, but don’t ever think you can take my place! I’m the one he’s about to marry!”

This sharp retort took Tracy by surprise. From their brief interactions, Tracy had pegged Rachel as timid and meek. That was why she felt bold enough to provoke Rachel with such remarks. Yet Rachel was not the pushover Tracy had pictured.

“Rachel, that was quite a biting comment. Everyone deserves to chase love and happiness, yet here you are, cursing me.”

tearing apart my family? Your lack of

reply, Rachel promptly ended the call, cutting

frustration, offered a suggestion. “Maybe your sister could

“My sister?”

was here for you yesterday. She mentioned she’s your

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think I’ll handle it on my

was challenging. After all, she was in the hospital. Surely, the medical staff would be there if she needed immediate help.

hefty stack of forms and made her way to the hematology department. By the time she completed the blood tests, it was nearly noon. Feeling drained from the blood draw, she found a secluded spot, slumped into a chair against the wall, and dozed

phone’s ring eventually

“Yvonne…”

sound so exhausted.

the hospital. Just went through

Brian with you?” Yvonne