Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 328:

Rachel turned her gaze toward the window, pointedly ignoring their exchange. It wasn’t without reason; she had once offered similar sentiments. But now, someone else was there to do it. Unable to hold back, she let out a self-deprecating laugh.

That chuckle drew Brian’s attention. He looked over at her and asked, “Is something funny?”

Rachel got up and moved to the floor-to-ceiling window, peering down. Though the view from the skyscraper was obscured, she gestured subtly and said softly, “You may not have seen the flowers by the road when you came in, but I noticed them. They’re bursting with color, a delight to the eyes. It’s been almost a decade since I started at White Group, and it was those very flowers. Even after all these years, it’s the same flowers. Yet…”

She faced Brian, her words filled with meaning, saying, “Each year, the flowers are consistent in their bloom, yet people, they change.” While the surroundings stayed the same, the individuals within them had changed.

Brian’s heart suddenly felt as if it were being tugged.

He turned to Tracy and said, “I think you should leave now.”

Though hesitant, Tracy acquiesced. “There’s an alumni reunion this Friday night. Would you like to join me?”

Her expression stayed blank, revealing no

about us dating; it’s just that the rumors about my

Brian, help me out here. I can’t bear the thought of facing

still

also looked toward Rachel, her eyes brimming with tears. She pleaded, earnest yet distressed, “Rachel, it’s all for show. I’m not trying

seemed unaware of their recent breakup. That explained why

Rachel stayed quiet, Tracy’s plea grew more desperate.

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fine with me!” Rachel agreed

were both taken

having braced for a tougher negotiation, expecting outright

felt relieved and thrilled,

really letting go so easily? What used to matter so much to her