Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 248

Chapter 248:

“Delegate it to someone else. Get in the car now,” Brian reiterated, his tone brooking no argument.

Rachel’s lips tightened further as she clenched her fists, emotions churning within her chest like a turbulent sea. The bitter discomfort of the situation brought unwelcome tears to her eyes. Her feet seemed transformed into lead, immovable and anchored to the spot.

“Doris, you get out,” Brian suddenly directed.

Doris was startled by his instruction, but upon noting the determination etched across his features, she complied without protest.

The moment she stepped out, Brian emerged from the vehicle as well. In one fluid motion, he grasped Rachel’s arm with purposeful firmness.

“What are you doing? Release me!” Her voice trembled violently with indignation.

Without uttering a word, he lifted her and deposited her into the car. As she attempted to rise, he swiftly pulled her onto his lap, securing her waist with unwavering hands.

warmth ghosting across his face. The atmosphere crackled with tension, yet his grip remained

your work is, it can wait until

hungry,” she

watch

with frustration. In her view, he was

standing outside, finally intervened, her voice laden with grievance. “Where

the front,” Brian

“But I want to sit with

eager to

nearly a week since they’d last seen each other, and Rachel still hadn’t reconciled her feelings. She remained uncertain how to navigate his presence. Brian

adventures await on

of her protest, Doris reluctantly claimed the front passenger

turned to Rachel. “What would you like

“Whatever,” she replied dismissively.