Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 291

Chapter 291:

“Why did it take you so long to pick up?” Yvonne inquired, her voice laced with worry.

“I’m exhausted, so I decided to take a nap.”

“Come join the fun now that you’re up. I’ll text you where to find me.” Rachel hesitated to spoil the cheerful atmosphere and decided to go along.

She had just finished getting ready to head out when her phone rang. It was Brian.

“Hello, Rachel.” He sounded a bit tipsy, his voice light and airy.

Clutching the phone tighter, Rachel was tempted to just hang up. Yet, knowing he was drunk, she found herself unable to end the call. “I’ve had a bit too much to drink,” he admitted, his voice unexpectedly seductive, softened by the alcohol.

“Could you come and pick me up?” he asked, his request taking her by surprise.

breath,

up when I

a moment, Rachel nearly agreed. However, she ultimately managed to stay

no longer together!” With those words, she quickly ended the call before she could hear his

within twenty minutes. They met up outside a popular nightclub. Yvonne

of male

comments weren’t meant to be taken seriously. Yet here they were, courtesy of Yvonne’s arrangements. Long before her marriage and the financial downfall of her family, Yvonne had enjoyed these

the men were truly handsome, a delight to the eyes. And she always maintained

inside?” Rachel asked with a hint of reluctance as Yvonne ushered

of course. Why not? Men freely enjoy themselves; why should

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a nod, Rachel joined her,

the hallway, they were unexpectedly greeted by Leif. Both

“Leif?”

“Mrs. Burke?”