Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 198

Chapter 198:

“You’re just too easygoing and never cause trouble. If it were me or anyone else in that situation, we’d be making a fuss, calling our boyfriends to come running,” Natalia said casually, but Rachel felt a sting.

Her chest tightened, as if she had just been hit with an uncomfortable truth she had been avoiding for years.

It was painfully obvious. Even Natalia, who barely knew the details, had picked up on it.

But Rachel had spent years pretending it wasn’t the case.

Brian had chosen her because she was quiet and agreeable—someone who wouldn’t stir up trouble. She had no powerful family, no safety net. If he ever decided he was done with her, cutting ties wouldn’t cost him a thing. No backlash, no consequences—just a clean break, as if she had never been there.

“Come on, let’s go,” Rachel muttered, grabbing her things with a newfound heaviness in her heart.

Just as they stepped into the corridor, Brian appeared out of nowhere. The moment he saw her holding her bags, he quickly reached for them.

didn’t you call me? I would’ve

and I didn’t want to bother you,” she answered,

me know next time,” Brian

simply nodded, keeping

the three of

staring blankly

the social one, kept the conversation lighthearted,

next

at Natalia’s energy, a small pang

of making everything seem effortless, full

you okay?” Brian glanced at her, sensing

fine. Just

guiding her head toward his shoulder. “Come here, lean on me, and

watch the view outside,”

for a moment before he hesitantly lowered it. After a brief pause,