Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 383:

Andres intervened at just the right moment. “Mr. White, perhaps you’ve forgotten, given how well you’re usually looked after, that seafood isn’t suitable for someone fresh out of the hospital.”

Caught off guard, Brian realized his mistake.

The mood at the table turned awkward.

It was then that Jeffrey chimed in, “Brian, you really shouldn’t be drinking either. I forgot to mention earlier. How are you feeling? Any dizziness?”

“Why shouldn’t I drink?” Brian asked, confused.

Jeffrey was momentarily embarrassed, then explained, “Well… because you were recently treated for a dog bite, right? People who’ve had the rabies shot shouldn’t consume alcohol.”

After Jeffrey’s words hung in the air, an uncomfortable silence ensued.

“Mr. White was bitten by a dog?” Andres asked, his tone gentle yet tinged with a hint of amusement.

only one

Jeffrey looked visibly confused.

“Who told you that?”

honesty,

“Yvonne’s comments were…”

as Jeffrey added, “And my sister,

himself at a loss for words, Brian attempted to explain, “They weren’t careful with their choice

good to hear,” Jeffrey

misunderstanding seemed

attention remained intensely

the rumor, Rachel felt a pang of guilt. She avoided Brian’s steady gaze and set down her

I need to get some

left the table swiftly, almost

took her straight

Andres and Jeffrey didn’t notice her

Brian took a slow sip of