Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 403:

The insults and anger quickly turned on Elsa, with some even throwing wine at her.

“Elsa, be careful!” Rachel shouted, trying to pull her away.

But in an instant, the attacks redirected, now targeting Rachel instead. She managed to dodge the spilled wine, but then, a large cup of steaming hot water was hurled straight at her chest.

Hot water splashed over Rachel’s dress, soaking it instantly. The burning sensation was so intense that she couldn’t even cry out. Her skin felt as though flames had licked over it, and even breathing became a struggle.

She remained frozen in place, her feet heavy as stone, unable to take a single step.

The room filled with mocking laughter.

“It’s just a little hot water—why is she acting so dramatic?”

“She’s always picking on Tracy, but now she can’t handle a bit of hot water herself?”

She should know how it feels to

amused grins, two women raised their cups again,

next took everyone

Brian seized Rachel’s wrist and yanked her aside. The scalding water splashed onto the floor, sending up wisps of steam. Maybe the shock numbed her, or perhaps she simply forgot to

didn’t

rose sharply,

even want to think about what might’ve happened. Didn’t she care about her

frustration creeping

sting on

then did Rachel raise her head, her fists tightening. “Move? Do you really think I had a

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙩: 𝙜ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒𝙘𝙤𝙢

she knew it. She was the one being hurt, yet somehow, she was always

turned on her heel and walked away, refusing

wasn’t done

voices sharp. “You still owe Tracy Haynes an

on the