Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 233

Chapter 233:

She opted to postpone further treatment until she was back home.

Once released, she changed back into her clothes. The doctor handed her a prescription, advising her to use the medication should her symptoms worsen. Knowing her fear of pain, she made sure to pick up some painkillers as well.

Prescription in hand, she headed to the pharmacy.

The facility had numerous service windows—about twelve in total. The queue at her chosen window moved slowly, but she waited without complaint.

Then, turning casually, she caught a glimpse of Brian in another line.

Brian was here? What could he possibly be doing in the same place?

Her feet suddenly felt glued to the floor, rendering her immobile. For a fleeting ten seconds, she was lost in shock, her thoughts a blur. That was until someone nudged her from behind, prompting her to move, just as Brian looked her way.

darted through the crowd. She hurried into an elevator,

destination, her only thought was to escape, sensing that

filled with foreigners, their distinct faces were hard

had locked briefly, making it likely

Rachel’s heart

long legs carried him swiftly toward the elevator. He jabbed the up button

to confirm whether the figure he had glimpsed was

own eyesight was unshakable; he was certain

wasn’t she supposed to be back home by now? What could possibly bring her

in

the elevator doors stubbornly closed, and with that,

was not one to give up without

no longer an option, he turned to the stairs, his determination

the fifth floor, he spotted what he believed to be Rachel’s silhouette

he rushed