Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 213

Chapter 213:

Rachel shook her head, her eyes softening with reassurance. “I’m fine. Really.”

But Jeffrey’s guilt was palpable. He clasped her hands, his voice breaking as he continued, “I’m so sorry. This is all my fault. I never wanted to drag you into this… I never wanted you to get hurt. I don’t care about his apology. Let’s just go. I can’t bear to see you in pain because of me.”

Rachel could feel the weight of Jeffrey’s words, and her heart ached at his sincere remorse.

With a gentle smile, Rachel patted Jeffrey’s head, her eyes shining with the same strength that had always defined her. “It’s okay. Really, it is. I’m not hurt. And you’re forgetting something, aren’t you?”

Jeffrey looked up at her, confusion clouding his face.

“When I used to shield you from Moira’s whip,” she continued, her voice steady but tinged with the ghosts of past pain, “do you remember how she would smear salt on it? It stung like fire, but I was still okay. You’re not the one who got me into this. You’ve always been my priority, my responsibility. So please, stop blaming yourself.” Her words carried a soothing weight, but deep down, Rachel felt the familiar pangs of those cruel memories.

to relinquish the

not everyone in this world is as cruel as that man. People will always speak harshly and try to belittle us, but remember, they don’t define us. What matters is that we don’t let their words or

“So promise me, you’ll keep your heart open. Stay positive, stay hopeful,

Lλtєѕτ чhαρτєrѕ ιn g𝓪lɳovєls.𝓬𝗼𝗺

his features. “But what about the bad ones?

smart question. When we face those who bring harm, we don’t have to lower ourselves to their level. We have the power to seek justice and to protect ourselves with the law. That gives us strength, knowing

seemed to settle, Rachel pulled

came through the line, calm and efficient. Not long after, both he and

to see her. Natalia caught her eye and offered a sheepish smile.

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on Rachel’s face, Eric’s eyes darkened with concern. Without hesitation, he instructed his assistant, “Go, get some ointment