Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 361:

Relieved by his presence, Doris attempted to descend, but her limbs, numb from sitting too long, failed her, causing her to slip.

“Doris!” Brian and Aron shouted in unison, their voices raw with panic as they surged forward.

Debby, paralyzed with fright, was silent. Relief washed over her only when she saw Brian secure a firm hold on Doris. She touched her chest in relief, whispering, “Oh, thank heavens. That was horrifying.” Aron, pale and sweating, quickly joined them, helping Brian pull Doris back to safety. Overcome by the ordeal, Doris broke down, weeping uncontrollably in Brian’s embrace.

Her tears began as a quiet trickle, but soon they surged forth in an uncontrollable torrent. “It was so frightening. I’m sorry; I acted recklessly, foolishly. I almost hurt you. I promise I’ll never do anything like this again.”

Doris continued to pour out her guilt, her sobs raw and unrestrained, each cry a release of the anguish that had consumed her.

of the crisis from below, maintaining her calm demeanor. “I assured

Rachel’s apparent foresight, quipped, “Ms. Marsh, you seemed so certain. Are you some sort of clairvoyant? Could you

“I possess no mystical powers nor any special foresight. My

sensing Rachel’s reluctance to elaborate and choosing not to

a gradual calm wash over her. Her tears dried, and her breathing normalized, signaling a moment of

her tone grew firm and serious. “Doris, you must give me your word; no more impulsive decisions. If anything were to happen to you, we would carry that guilt for the rest of our lives. What just happened was far too close a call. If they hadn’t reached you in

gravity of the situation. Having lived with the White family for so long, she was acutely aware of the intricate relationships at play. Carol and Hector’s affection for her

kindness toward her was born of duty; Aron had brought her into their home, and societal expectations required a certain level of warmth. Yet, in Debby’s heart, Brian

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to outright resentment. It was a delicate balance, one that Doris now understood she must manage carefully to maintain