Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 251

Chapter 251:

“I won’t be joining you for lunch today. You can have anyone accompany you, even a stranger from the street, but not me.” With that declaration, Rachel snatched her purse and decisively strode from the restaurant.

Doris observed the scene, seizing the moment to dash forward and grasp Rachel’s sleeve. “Rachel, please don’t be angry. Brian didn’t mean it. You two should sit down and talk things through.”

Rachel shot her an icy glare and pulled away. “Enough. There are some truths that only you know in your heart. Let’s stop this pretense. It’s revolting.”

This time, she departed without a backward glance.

The room lapsed into silence, with only the steady ticking of the wall clock disturbing the stillness.

Doris cast a furtive glance at Brian, unable to decipher the emotions concealed in the depths of his eyes.

is genuinely upset. Perhaps you should pursue her and offer comfort?” she suggested

remained motionless, maintaining his silence

to her.

said nothing but turned abruptly, grabbed his

walked out, Doris immediately

had only been speaking casually, never anticipating that

Brian held no genuine affection for

her birthday in solitude—how could anyone believe she

devotion shone brightest. During his college years, in the golden days of youth, he lavished attention on Tracy. Despite his privileged background, he personally attended to her every need and whim. Doris recalled with perfect clarity the moment he inquired

like the black seeds on strawberries. It’s too tedious to pick them

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