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.

“Why am I the only one who

Jeffrey looked visibly confused.

“Who told you that?”

honesty,

“Yvonne’s comments were…”

off as Jeffrey added, “And my sister, they

for words, Brian attempted to explain, “They weren’t careful with their choice of words. It was

good to hear,” Jeffrey

the misunderstanding seemed to

remained intensely on

for spreading the rumor, Rachel felt a pang of guilt. She avoided Brian’s

eating. I need to get

left the table swiftly, almost as though escaping

took her straight to the

Jeffrey didn’t notice

sip of his drink and glanced at the