Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 225

Chapter 225:

“Rachel…” Brian drew her in closer. “Tell me about your ideal wedding. What would it look like?”

“I imagine it with flowers everywhere, a true floral sea, surrounded by our family and friends; and…”

Halfway through her vision, she noticed that the person next to her had drifted off to sleep.

She had yet to share the most crucial detail.

“These formalities aside, having you is what truly matters.” His presence at the altar, his hand in hers—that was what counted.

“Good night,” Rachel whispered, settling next to him.

Having adjusted to the jet lag after her overnight flight, she woke to find Brian had the whole day’s activities fully planned.

a pleasant

had braced herself to spend the day alone while he worked, hoping for

that he was free all day brought

them periodically. Despite these interruptions, Rachel felt

ocean where they raced across the waves

breeze caressed her cheeks, each gust

Rachel removed her shoes and socks, wandering barefoot on the

she walked, she noticed others etching patterns and words into the sand.

now at

to resist, she grabbed a stick and scrawled, “May Rachel Marsh recover

his call and strode quickly toward

a wave surged, erasing her freshly written

glanced at the sand, now clear except for a few faint traces. “More time? What did you write

you!” she exclaimed. “How about you? Would you like

deep in thought, then shook his head.