Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 389:

Rachel motioned towards Andres, who was heavily inebriated and slumped on the sofa. “He is quite burdened by his intoxication, and he’s proven too heavy for Jeffrey and me to relocate to the room. Would you be able to assist in moving him?”

Caught off guard by the request, Ronald paused, his eyes reflecting his sudden realization. “Are you suggesting he stay here tonight?” he inquired, his tone laced with a hint of concern.

“Yes,” Rachel confirmed succinctly, choosing not to elaborate further.

Despite his reluctance, Ronald had already committed to aiding them. “Very well, I’ll see to it,” he conceded, though internally he harbored reservations, hoping Brian would remain oblivious to the arrangements. The potential fallout of facilitating Andres’s stay while Brian was sent away could ignite Brian’s ire.

Ronald managed to move Andres to Jeffrey’s room with more ease than expected. Once assured that Andres was settled, he promptly escorted Brian out, eager to avoid any further complications.

misidentify Ronald as Rachel and cling

the journey was punctuated by the driver’s curious glances, heightening Ronald’s discomfort. This incident quickly topped his list of the

Brian, hoping to coax some lucidity into his boss.

vain, as they

a whisper laden with vulnerability, “Don’t

none of this would’ve happened.” But his musings were cut short as the driver glanced back for the fourth time, a look of curiosity etched on his face. It was then that Ronald grasped the weight of

This is my boss. He’s going through a tough breakup, and he’s had too much to drink. He was talking to his ex-girlfriend. That’s all

takes you

words would sound convincing, but the driver simply nodded

he replayed the driver’s tone and expression in

double the fare. “Thank you,” he said, his tone carrying a note of caution. “I hope