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,

she returned to her room hours later, she was

hair to her face in a

noticing Brian, she offered a weak smile. “Was Tracy taken care of for her

in a hug. “You were aware of your treatment today, weren’t

concealing

you inform me? Why wouldn’t you

Brian’s tone, these heavy emotions constricting his

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

I want to be with,” Brian said,

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than Tracy ever will,”

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

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

down with too many

who knew how many more in the