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 are

Rachel already…?” Andres

Brian had recently ended their relationship.

confident Andres wouldn’t spell it out, prompting him to

“Like family already.”

exhaled in relief and shared a thankful

truth was bound

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

deep, just

Rachel was aware that Doris’s previous

now on

would likely lead Jeffrey to irrationally blame himself, believing his own troubles had strained their

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

slightest risk to Jeffrey’s well-being was unacceptable to