Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 404:

“Just hold on a little longer. The doctor is on the way,” Brian assured her gently, lowering himself to her level.

But to Rachel, every word of his felt like a sharp needle piercing her heart.

They were both hurt, yet the way he treated Tracy and her were as different as night and day.

There was a time when this would have shattered her. But now, she could almost be thankful for it. If she hadn’t witnessed it firsthand, how would she have truly let go?

“Brian, my leg really hurts… I want to stand,” Tracy whimpered, playing up her frailty.

“Ronald!” Brian reflexively called out, expecting Ronald to assist her.

Tracy seemed to understand and said nothing. Instead, she let her tears fall

the sight. With a slight frown, he asked,

here yet, I can wait.

you up.” Tracy’s heart leaped

and whispered, “Rachel’s already been misunderstood. If you

your concern. I’ll handle it.” Without hesitation,

neck, their closeness stirring envy

broke out, loud and enthusiastic. Admiration filled the air. “Wow! Brian and Tracy look perfect together!” “Yeah, after all this time, their love is still strong. Tracy’s tears completely

all these years, he still treats you with such affection. You’re really lucky. But I did hear that while you two were apart,

the crowd. “He had another woman? Then does that mean Tracy is…” Someone trailed off, the implication of “the other woman” hanging

heart of

they were perfect together, but if he was two-timing, that’s awful.” “I feel awful for