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.

had left, Rachel was escorted to her

time she returned to her room hours later, she was

hair to her face

Brian, she offered a weak smile. “Was

enveloped her in a hug. “You

in concealing the truth and gave a feeble

inform me? Why wouldn’t you

Brian’s tone, these heavy emotions constricting his heart,

said before, you’re free to make your

it’s you I want to be with,” Brian

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more than

at him. He was correct. How different things might have been if he

said, “I’m asking for a lot. If you choose me, you can’t let

down with too many

Doris… and who knew how many more