Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 180

Chapter 180:

Upon contacting Natalia, he learned she was at the nail salon for a manicure. “Hello, Brian!” Natalia exclaimed, clearly delighted by his call, a smile brightening her face.

“Can you tell me which hospital you took Rachel to?” he asked, cutting to the chase.

Natalia’s face fell slightly. “I thought you called because you missed me. Turns out, I was utterly wrong.”

“If you’re not going to share the information, then never mind,” Brian’s voice indicated he might end the call soon.

“Wait, I didn’t say I wouldn’t tell you,” Natalia quickly interjected.

“Where is she now?”

“I’ll reveal that if you come with me to a party next week.”

me the address first,”

but you

address, Brian

found Rachel when he arrived,

evening had settled in, cloaking everything in shadows, and she hadn’t bothered to turn on the light. She had positioned a chair by the window and was sitting there

was so absorbed that

you watching so intently?” Brian leaned

and full, the other nearly bare, with just about a dozen leaves left.

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noticed a book lying nearby and wondered if her mood stemmed from something she had

and it’s getting cold. Why don’t you

and carried her to the

eyes with a clear, steady look. It seemed she had much on her mind, but upon seeing him, she understood

said, “Could you get me a