Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 231

Chapter 231:

“Rachel…”

Interrupting him, she said, “I’m at the airport.”

“Why are you at the airport?” he asked.

“Jeffrey is facing some issues, so I must return to support him. It was unexpected, and you were occupied, so I didn’t inform you.”

“When is your flight?”

“It departs soon, within the hour.”

“Wait for me. I’m on my way.” His tone was laden with urgency.

As Brian neared the airport, he tried reaching Rachel by phone, but to no avail.

At the same time, Rachel was in a hospital bed, contorted with pain. Sweat trickled down her face; despite the doctor’s orders to take only one painkiller, she had taken two due to the excruciating pain.

clutching the bed rail with the other,

eyes,

which lay next to her on the bed, vibrated continuously. She saw Brian’s name flash on

her clothing and edged toward the

phone, she paused, uncertain. What

relentlessly in

found it too hard

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a deep breath to manage the pain and picked up the

anxious when the connection went through, saying, “I’m

her palm, Rachel responded calmly,

“Which one?” he insisted.

notice. I’m about to board. Don’t come here, just head back,” she said and hastily ended the

the time Brian tried calling again, Rachel

expansive airport, he scoured every corner desperately. Despite the sweat on his brow, Rachel was

his last opportunity

Brian gazed skyward, his heart heavy with longing