Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 372:

“Have some—it might ease your throat for the next round of reprimands!” Tracy mocked.

Rachel gave her a cold look, fully aware of her ploy. “Don’t pretend I’m unaware of your games.”

At that moment, footsteps sounded from outside the door.

Tracy made her move, carelessly dropping the glass from her grasp.

Instantly, the sound of shattering glass filled the room.

Brian swung the door open and hurried inside.

Surveying the broken glass and spilled water, he quickly focused on Rachel. “Are you hurt? Did the hot water scald you?”

He then fetched a glass of warm water and handed it to Rachel. “Next time you need water, just let me know. Don’t go getting it yourself.”

pressed tightly together, simmered with anger. Brian had completely overlooked her presence, assuming Rachel was responsible for the

“Brian…” she murmured tentatively.

required documents?” Brian inquired, barely glancing her

have

you may leave now.” He dismissed her with a detached

help me find some ointment?” Tracy requested, displaying her reddened, swollen

lips, managing to look

here?” Brian

before responding, “I was trying to get Rachel some water because she looked so frail. Unfortunately, I wasn’t careful enough and the glass slipped, splashing the hot water on

account. Her original intent had been to blame Rachel, but observing

approach, she took a

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glass to him with a

together had given her a deep understanding of him.

right.