Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 264:

“Can I ask you something?”

His gaze fixed intently on her.

“Of course, go ahead.”

Rachel maintained her composure, forcing a smile despite the tension.

“Why would you insist on advancing our wedding date if you’re already seeing him? And giving me a surprise visit overseas—what was the purpose?”

Brian’s tone intensified, his frustration evident as he clenched his fists.

He paused, the silence in the room thickening.

“Why, Rachel? I need an explanation.”

you want to hear this?”

Brian’s expression was resolute.

“I need to understand.”

deep breath, she gave

needed, so I relied on your social standing. I aimed to expedite our

his

Jeffrey’s custody,” Rachel stated, each word measured and deliberate as she held Brian’s gaze. “I consulted Eric Riley, who confirmed that your financial and social

her admission. The revelation hit him like

I encourage you to speak with Eric. He knows everything about my plans, and he’s bound by honesty to tell

hope, sought clarification on something that had once felt meaningful to him. “And what about Kiss Day?” he asked in a barely audible whisper. That day had felt so real—Rachel seeking him out, their

would come for you, and she did, just as I anticipated. Seeing you two together…

unfolds

sharpened, tinged with betrayal. The day he had cherished as a romantic gesture was, in her eyes, nothing more than a

anticipated Tracy would come?” Brian’s voice was heavy