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.”

I

Haven’t you and Rachel already…?” Andres paused, catching

had recently ended their relationship. If that weren’t the case, he wouldn’t continually

what?” Brian pressed, confident Andres wouldn’t spell it out, prompting

“Like family already.”

shared a thankful glance with

was bound to surface

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

ran deep, just like

that Doris’s previous comments

chapters now on

himself, believing his own

Jeffrey 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 nightmare

slightest risk to Jeffrey’s well-being was unacceptable