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.

after Brian had left, Rachel was escorted

the time she returned to her

matted her hair to her face in a

appeared quite unwell, yet upon noticing Brian, she offered a weak smile. “Was

him as he enveloped her in a hug. “You were aware of your

concealing the truth and gave a feeble

didn’t you inform me? Why wouldn’t you allow me to support

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

your choices. I have no right

to be with,” Brian said, gently kissing

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me more than

up at him. He was correct.

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