Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 381:

Brian’s expression finally softened a bit.

Yet, the sight of the extravagant meal before them reignited his irritation.

Rachel had only recently left the hospital and should be on a light diet.

She shouldn’t eat any seafood.

Clearly, the meal was intended as a special indulgence for Andres. Was such an extravagant meal really necessary for Andres? They might as well have thrown a grand banquet.

Seeing Andres seated to Rachel’s left, partaking in the meal, made Brian feel even more constrained.

“Quite the timing—I’m quite hungry myself. Mr. Garrett, would you mind if I joined you for dinner?”

Andres responded with a welcoming smile, “Of course not. However, this is Rachel’s place. It’s best to ask her.”

and I

Rachel already…?” Andres paused, catching Rachel’s stern

Brian had recently ended their relationship.

Andres wouldn’t spell

“Like family already.”

relief and shared

truth was bound to

all too well. He firmly believed that she would end up marrying Brian, viewing Brian as

loyalty ran deep, just

aware that Doris’s previous comments had

chapters now

Brian would likely lead Jeffrey to irrationally blame himself,

consumed by such guilt was unbearable for her. Recalling the distressing memory of Jeffrey’s past breakdown, where he had dangerously scaled a bridge, Rachel shuddered. That image was a

to Jeffrey’s well-being was