Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 237

Chapter 237:

Seeing they had been singled out, the women exchanged uneasy glances, their nerves tightening. Had they made a mistake? Had they somehow upset Brian? They straightened in their seats, their hands stiff in their laps, bracing for a reprimand.

But instead, Brian’s tone was unexpectedly calm. “I’ve asked you to stay behind because I have a personal matter to discuss.”

A personal matter? So, it wasn’t about work! Realizing this, their tension melted away, replaced by curiosity.

Their eyes flickered with intrigue, eager to hear more.

“It’s about relationships,” Brian continued. “From what I’ve heard, you’re all happily married. Ronald tells me your families are thriving, so I thought I’d ask for your insight.”

At the mention of relationship troubles, their excitement grew. One of the older women leaned in slightly. “Of course, Mr. White. Ask us anything—we’ll do our best to help.”

was always clingy—always making it clear how

of the women, rather than answering

a little too friendly—did she used

hesitate. “Yes. She’d argue

another woman

quieter than before. “No. She hasn’t said

more content

glances, their conclusion already clear. Without

hope you won’t take offense, but there are only two reasons a woman changes like

sharpened.

of upsetting you.

jaw tightened.

room grew still before another woman answered, “She’s been hurt too many times, hurt so deeply that she’s lost all hope. She’s forcing herself to move on, to stop loving you. And when a woman