Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 386:

“Home? No thanks. My bed’s too stiff. You’re warm and soft, and you smell good. Why would I leave?”

His bed was stiff? What kind of nonsense was that? He slept on a mattress so expensive it could pay her rent for a year, and he had the nerve to call it uncomfortable. He was shamelessly making excuses just to keep clinging to her.

Without hesitation, Brian slid his arms around her waist and pulled her even closer.

“Brian, let go! Just stop it!”

Rachel’s voice was tight with frustration, though she kept it low. But Brian knew she wouldn’t raise her voice, which only encouraged him to tighten his grip.

“If you don’t let go, I’ll call someone in here.”

“Go on, call them. I’m just holding my girlfriend—who’s going to stop me?”

Rachel clenched her teeth. “How can you be this shameless?”

even remember how long they had

he was throwing the word “girlfriend” around like nothing had

another word, he cupped the back of her head and kissed

long—to kiss her until she was breathless, leaving

way she used to

But now, with her back to full strength and a

hold, trying to shove him

Leaning close, he whispered against her lips, “What do you think Jeffrey and Andres would

want to think about the rest. She refused to let her mind

on her sobs, tears spilling freely down

making her seem almost ghostly, and now, with her face streaked with tears, she looked heartbreakingly delicate—like she could shatter

press soft kisses against the dampness on her face, brushing away her tears with an

tenderness of his actions

please… just let me go!” Rachel pleaded, her voice breaking