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.

to understand and said nothing. Instead, she let her tears fall silently, each drop soaking into

With a slight

here yet, I can wait.

up.” Tracy’s heart leaped with joy, but she masked it with a look of quiet

been misunderstood. If you carry me,

I’ll handle it.” Without hesitation,

arms around his neck, their closeness stirring envy among

and enthusiastic. Admiration filled the air. “Wow! Brian and Tracy look perfect together!” “Yeah, after all this time, their love is still

a polite smile, she spoke. “Tracy, after all these years, he still treats you with such affection. You’re really lucky. But I did hear that while you two were apart,

words caused an instant stir, sending murmurs rippling through the crowd. “He had another woman? Then does that mean Tracy is…” Someone trailed off, the implication of “the other

heart of

but if he was two-timing, that’s awful.”