Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 397:

However, she had made a clean break from him not too long ago. If she suddenly approached him now, he would surely think she had just been playing too hard to get.

Worse, he might find her actions manipulative and push her even further away.

That was why Rachel couldn’t promise anything. “Elsa, I’ll try my best, but things might not work out. I hope you and Huey are ready for that possibility.”

Elsa nodded quickly, her gratitude overflowing. “Thank you, Rachel. I had almost given up hope, but I never thought you’d still be willing to help us. Oh, by the way, there’s an alumni reunion coming up in two days. It’s not often we all get together—you should come.”

Seeing Elsa’s excitement, Rachel felt it would be rude to refuse and nodded in agreement. Wait… the alumni reunion?

Hadn’t Tracy invited Brian to that as well?

If it was supposed to be around this time, shouldn’t it have already taken place?

asked, picking up

thought the reunion was

but some alumni had last-minute conflicts, so we pushed it back. It’s happening

would go by in a

simple outfit, kept her makeup natural,

a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and by the time they arrived, most of the classmates

to eat first,” Elsa suggested, steering Rachel toward the

a few bites when an alumnus approached, inquiring about

misfortune had become a topic of deep concern among

swept away by others, leaving Rachel to quietly observe from the sidelines. She didn’t mind—being unnoticed suited her just

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lit up in recognition. “Rachel Marsh, a manager of White Group! It really is you! I almost didn’t believe my eyes. We’ve had a few

for a moment, the man’s face vaguely familiar but

event had drawn a large crowd, and the venue was spacious,