Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 280:

But Brian, unfazed, requested shamelessly, “Could I have another cup, please?”

Rachel was left speechless. His audacity knew no bounds.

When it came to playing the rascal, he was unparalleled.

Reluctantly, Rachel poured him another. Then a third, and a fourth… Although the cups were small, consuming four or five was certainly substantial.

Rachel was eager for him to depart.

“Apologies, we’re actually out of hot water.”

Unfazed, Brian raised an eyebrow. “Is that so? I suppose you boil it now.” Rachel found herself at a loss for words.

Then, abruptly, darkness enveloped the room as the power went out, casting everything into shadow.

“We’ve lost power; I can’t make any more coffee.

flashlight, she had barely taken a couple of steps when she felt arms encircle her

unexpected embrace was nothing short

prompting a

trembling, drenched in cold sweat, her heart pounding wildly against

Why would you do that?” she

fear and frustration, Rachel tried to wriggle free from his

firm hold, not letting her escape his

he whispered right beside her ear, his tone unusually soft and tender,

me go,” she

to strike a chord in

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as he flatly refused. “No, I won’t

despair washed over her. Why was he holding on so tightly now? It was pointless. Neither of them backed down, locked in silence for who knows how

his face against her neck, his voice quiet and almost pleading. “Why didn’t you tell me Jeffrey was

retorted. “You’d probably just throw