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.

betraying her fear of the dark. “We’ve lost power; I can’t make any more

flashlight, she had barely taken a couple of steps when she felt arms encircle her from behind. A scream escaped her in

enveloping darkness, the unexpected embrace was nothing

a wave of relief to wash

cold sweat, her heart pounding wildly

Why would

Rachel tried to wriggle free from

firm hold, not letting her escape his

you,” he whispered right beside her ear, his tone

go,”

strike a chord

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he flatly refused. “No, I won’t do

her. Why was he holding on so tightly now? It was pointless. Neither of them backed down, locked in silence for

his voice quiet and almost pleading. “Why didn’t you tell

she retorted. “You’d probably just throw money at the problem,