Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 373:

Yet, as he approached the doorway, Rachel remained silent. A sense of disappointment washed over him.

He gently disengaged his arm from Tracy’s and firmly said, “We should head out.”

Tracy hastened to regain her hold on his arm, but he deftly sidestepped her attempts.

Back in the room, Darren entered to see Rachel. “We need to prepare you for your dialysis shortly.”

“Understood,” Rachel answered.

Observing the scene, a young nurse felt a twinge of concern, aware of the discomfort the dialysis would likely cause Rachel, given her weakened condition.

“Why didn’t you ask your fiancé to stay? It seemed like the perfect moment,” the nurse inquired. “His company might have been comforting.”

Rachel gave a nod, acknowledging the nurse’s observation. With a slight smile, she responded, “Human nature is peculiar. By forsaking hope, we shield ourselves from disappointment. Yet, if we hold onto hope and face rejection, the pain is far sharper.” Her thoughts remained composed.

minutes after Brian had left, Rachel

the time she returned to her

had matted her hair to her

she offered a weak smile. “Was Tracy taken care

emotions overtaking him as he enveloped her in a hug. “You were

didn’t see the point in concealing the truth and gave a

wouldn’t you allow me to support

and self-blame laced Brian’s tone, these heavy emotions constricting his heart, nearly

you’re free to make your choices. I have no right to dictate your

be with,” Brian

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me more than

Rachel’s eyes as she looked up at him. He was correct. How different things might have been if

a lot. If you choose me, you can’t let anyone else pull you away, for

was weighed down with too

how many