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

was throwing the word “girlfriend”

can,” Brian said, and without another word, he cupped the back of her head and

so long—to kiss her until she was breathless, leaving her no

see that familiar, shy blush on her face, the way she used to look at him, trying to

fragile for him to be this reckless. But now, with her back to full strength and a bit of alcohol clouding

in his hold, trying to shove him off, but he was too

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

rest. She refused

voice cracked as she choked on her sobs, tears spilling freely

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

hold just enough to press soft kisses against the dampness on her

the tenderness of his actions only made it

go!” Rachel pleaded, her voice breaking as fresh tears streamed down. She