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.

the crisis from below, maintaining her calm demeanor. “I assured you she’d be alright,” she

quipped, “Ms. Marsh, you seemed so certain.

“I possess no mystical powers nor any special foresight. My confidence was in the

reluctance

few minutes, Brian finally witnessed a gradual calm wash over her. Her tears

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

the White family for so long, she was acutely aware of the intricate relationships at play.

and mutual care. But Debby was different. Debby’s kindness toward her was born of duty; Aron had brought her into their home, and societal expectations required a

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Debby’s forced affection to outright resentment. It was a delicate balance, one that Doris now understood she must manage carefully to maintain Debby’s empathy and