Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 272:

“Will you truly leave with him, regardless of the circumstances?” Brian’s voice emerged deep and hoarse when he spoke again.

Rachel gave a silent nod, offering no words in return.

She then watched Brian turn away and ascend the stairs. Within five minutes, the assembled crowd had dispersed. It dawned on Rachel that Brian had decided to let them leave peacefully.

“We should get going!” Without hesitation, Rachel took Andres’s hand and they both entered the car.

Only after they were well along the road did Rachel turn to the man beside her.

“Mr. Garrett, thank you so much for everything today! Also, I apologize. I really just needed a lift to create a certain impression. I never intended for you to get hurt.”

Andres was about to dismiss it as nothing when he reconsidered. “Well, since that’s the case, you accompanying me to the hospital for some ointment isn’t asking too much, is it?” Rachel’s first impulse was to decline.

Yet, considering he had been significantly helpful and was a business associate, she paused. Andres pressed the advantage.

Brian doubts our association and checks up on us, wouldn’t everything we’ve done

His logic was sound.

no longer resisted.

her and said, “Don’t feel bad. Since I was part of planning this last night, it’s only right

some relief from her guilt due

also provided some good news; Andres’s injuries were minor. He would recover

ointment himself, Rachel

you, that would be great,” he responded,

L𝑎tеst chαptєrs in g𝒶l𝓷ovє𝓁s.𝗰𝗼𝗺

up applying the ointment right in the hospital lobby, close to the

spotted Tracy

her name, Rachel hoped to avoid a

closer

is that really you? At first, I thought I was