Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 263:

She had lost completely—humiliated, crushed beyond repair.

Just look at her now—pathetic, foolish, a joke even to herself.

“Brian!”

As Brian was about to leave, Rachel suddenly called his name. But her voice wasn’t angry or desperate, it was calm and almost emotionless.

“What’s wrong?” He stopped and turned to face her.

Wrapping a towel around herself, Rachel met his gaze and said, “I mean it. I want to cancel the wedding. This isn’t a joke. Since we’ve reached the end, I hope you’ll give it real thought.”

His body tensed up instantly. His expression darkened.

“When did you meet him? When did it start?”

his mouth, he regretted them. But at the same time, he

was it—she already

second, then quickly realized he had gotten the wrong

it matter? If he wanted to believe

out with you anymore. I spent ten years chasing after you, and I’m tired. This time, I want to

such sincerity that Brian had little

pain tore through his chest, spreading like wildfire, consuming him

for so long. My grandparents adore you and have been eagerly waiting for it. If we cancel

utter another word, Rachel interjected, her voice steady

on me. Just tell your grandparents it’s all my fault. I can take all the blame. I’ll even help you explain

was unwavering, as though bearing the weight of

onto

to call

lips curled into a faint,