Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 179

Chapter 179:

After securing a new charger and getting his phone to power on, they had lost at least another thirty minutes.

Brian wasted no time and dialed Rachel’s number as soon as his phone came alive. His call went unanswered. Despite several attempts, he only received an automated response each time. Growing impatient, Brian began gathering his clothes to head out.

Tracy caught his arm in a swift motion. “Brian, please don’t leave. I’m frightened. The memory of what Simon Prescott did terrorizes me every time I blink. Stay just one more night. Once I feel safer, you can go, okay?”

Brian met her gaze, his expression unreadable, concealing his inner turmoil. “I’ll get Ronald to stay with you.”

Tracy’s eyes welled up at his words. “Ronald can’t provide the security I need, Brian. Only you can. If you hadn’t been there that night, I… I could have been raped.”

Her voice dropped to a whisper, the last words barely audible as tears rolled down her cheeks. She bowed her head, her posture one of deep distress, while gripping his hand tightly.

on his sympathies. “Think back to those times, Brian. I’d grasp your arm

a hint of sadness. “There was a time I was feverish, unable to enjoy any flavors. I longed for just a bit of spice. Everyone else said no, but you—you found that gentle spicy snack that was just right, not upsetting

The one who really cared for me was right there, all along. I failed to

grew heavy with remorse. “I regret that so much now. It gnaws at me. Brian, I’m pleading—give us another

a bitter stillness. He gently freed his arm from her

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my fiancée. She has stood by me through thick and thin, and I must honor that

aren’t married yet. There’s still a chance to reconsider. If… If guilt over Rachel concerns you, let’s ensure she and her brother

she spoke, Tracy’s demeanor

gently touched her shoulder. “Tracy, we need to move on from certain things. Get some

time, he just opened the

reach Rachel by phone, he headed straight to