Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 315:

Rachel exhaled deeply, working to maintain her professional composure; anger would serve no purpose now. “Very well, I understand. Please provide me with the hospital address.”

Armed with the location details, Rachel gathered all pending documents requiring Brian’s review and signature and left for the hospital.

Upon reaching the reception desk and inquiring about his room, she proceeded directly to the designated ward. She discovered, however, an immaculately maintained but completely vacant room—the bed linens were precisely folded with hospital-standard corners, showing no sign of recent occupation.

With diminishing patience, Rachel waited for a considerable period. Yet after thirty minutes had elapsed, no one had appeared.

She attempted to contact Brian by phone but received no response. After three unsuccessful calls, the realization dawned that he was intentionally avoiding communication.

A suspicion formed that he might have already been discharged. Rachel returned to reception to inquire, “Excuse me, has Brian White been released from care?”

momentarily puzzled before responding, “No, his discharge hasn’t been processed. His girlfriend

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her documents and hurried toward

her brisk movement left her slightly winded. As she approached the garden area, she immediately identified Brian and Tracy among

White, I apologize for the interruption, but could you please authorize this document?” Rachel requested, efficiently turning to the signature page and even removing the pen cap in anticipation.

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